Become the co-chair of our advisory board
We’re looking for a Co-Chair for our established Advisory Board!
We’re looking for people who share our belief that cultural access and expression is a human right and that communities deserve the best creative and cultural experiences. We especially want to hear from you if you love libraries or if you have a connection to Sefton in some way.
Successful applicants will be invited to meet for an informal chat with our team and current Board Members and attend our next Board Meeting before committing to the role.
Download the recruitment pack here.
Our Programme
We are an Arts Council National Portfolio organisation 2023- 2026, one of only 16 Library NPOs nationally and very proud to be the first – and currently only – NPO in Sefton. At The Library is a partnership between Sefton Libraries and Rule of Threes Arts.
At the Library delivers a programme of artist-led workshops, projects and commissions in Sefton Libraries taking place in the heart of the community. We aim to make a new civic and cultural role for Sefton’s libraries through arts practice and creative activities, offering new arts experiences, meeting points and reasons to gather and spend time together.
Read more about our programme here and past projects here.
Terms
Board Membership is voluntary and unpaid.
At The Library will cover all out of pocket expenses such as travel costs to undertake the role. This includes travel and costs for an access support worker if needed.
We can offer a bursary of £400 pa (equivalent to £15ph) to support participation of unwaged or low-waged applicants who could not otherwise make this commitment.
Time Commitment
4 quarterly meetings per annum of 2 hours plus 2 hours preparation.
Our meetings alternate between in person and online. Hybrid options are possible.
1 in person board and staff away-day per annum.
Attendance at a minimum of 1 At The Library event, workshop or activity each year.
Occasional participation in Task and Finish groups.
Opportunities to represent At The Library at other meetings and events.
Training, learning and personal development opportunities.
Co-chair additional commitments:
1 Annual Review Meeting with Arts Council England.
4 additional informal quarterly meetings with Directors.
We are asking for a minimum 2 year commitment to supporting our work.
How to Apply
Expressions of interest by: 30th November
We are happy to receive Expressions of Interest in any form including a short letter, email or proposal (no more than 1 page A4/300 words); a video or sound file (up to 5 minutes).
If another format is more accessible to you please let us know
Please include the following in your Expression of Interest:
Tell us about yourself and the experience and knowledge you would bring to our Advisory Board.
Why are you interested in supporting our work?
Please also complete the equal opportunities form.
Successful applicants will be invited to meet for an informal chat with our team and current Board Members and attend our June Board Meeting before committing to the role.
For an informal conversation about the role, please email hello@ruleofthrees.co.uk.
We look forward to hearing from you!