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Board Recruitment
NAYT is governed by a board of directors of the company, who also act as the trustees of the charity. The board has a policy for its renewal and welcomes expressions of interest to join the board and support NAYT’s work as the development agency for youth theatre and young people’s participatory theatre.
Who they are?
The current board can be seen here.
Meetings
The board typically meets formally six times a year (usually in London) and with one or more ‘away days’ where strategic issues are developed. Members are expected to normally attend three or more meetings a year and the Articles and Memoranda allow for the board to replace a member who does not attend three meetings in a row. Board members are sometimes asked to attend events on behalf of NAYT.
Organisation Away Days
These will take place 21-23 October 2009. There is also a finance sub-committee and marketing sub-committee that meets four times a year (usually in Darlington).
Joining the board
The board invites new members and bases their decision on the availability of vacancies – both immediate and in the future – and a simple application process. You should identify whether you wish to apply as a youth theatre regional member, or as a specialist. To apply please send a statement of interest and CV marked for the attention of Judith Clapham, Business Manager/Company Secretary, NAYT, Arts Centre, Vane Terrace, Darlington, DL3 7AX or email naytjudith@btconnect.com. They can be sent at any time but will only be considered at the scheduled board meetings listed above. If you wish your application to be considered at the above board meetings you will need to send your application to the NAYT office by 8 January 2009, 5 March 2009, 30 April 2009, 4 June 2009, 27 August 2009 or 5 November 2009. If your application is shortlisted then you will be invited to a board meeting to observe proceedings before having a formal interview. For an informal chat about board membership please contact Sarah Brigham on 01382 342660.
What you need to know about NAYT
In making your application you should be able to demonstrate some awareness of NAYT’s current and planned activities. Frequently asked questions are answered below. You can read NAYT's vision, mission and principles here.
The legal requirements
If you have never been a company board member or a trustee of a charity the legal requirements can seem daunting, even onerous. If you are appointed to the board you will be given every support to understand those requirements to enable you to contribute effectively to the board’s work. You may find the following documents helpful in the meantime:
National Occupational Standards for trustees
Companies House Directors and Secretaries Guide
Charity Commission information on the responsibilities of Charity Trustees
Finally
This is an exciting time to contribute to NAYT’s work. There are considerable responsibilities in helping to shape the work of an important arts organisation – but there are also huge rewards for the people who do it. If you would like to talk to one of the board, just let us know.
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