Advertised from 26 June 2025

Role

“A vital, unifying force for Scottish theatre, dance and opera.”

(A Review of the Federation of Scottish Theatre, 2023)

Federation of Scottish Theatre are looking for two new individuals to join our Board of Trustees. FST plays a vital role in advocating for, connecting across, and leading necessary change within Scotland’s performing arts sector. As an organisation, we are guided by a dedicated Board of Directors, made up of experienced professionals from across the performing arts sector in Scotland. In a bold step toward broadening our vision and impact, we’ve recently updated our governing documents to welcome Non-Executive Directors from outside our membership. This change opens the door to fresh ideas, diverse expertise, and valuable insights from beyond the arts—strengthening our leadership and enriching our work. 

At FST, we believe diversity fuels creativity and strengthens leadership. We’re actively working to build a Board and staff team that reflects the richness and variety of the communities we serve. We’re looking for curious, and collaborative thinkers—people who bring different perspectives and challenge the status quo. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour, gender-diverse individuals, disabled people, and others whose voices have historically been underrepresented in our sector. This is a space where your voice matters—and will be heard. 

Following a recent review of Board membership, we have identified the need for new Trustees and are looking for candidates with skills and experience in the following areas: Financial; HR/Legal; Public Policy & Research. 

FST’s Board of Trustees work on a voluntary basis and meet four times a year. We welcome candidates from all over Scotland and can facilitate online attendance at meetings as required.

Application notes

For further information, please visit our website.

To apply please provide a Cover Letter outlining your interest in and suitability for joining the Board of Trustees along with your most recent CV. Please specify which of the candidate opportunities you are responding to. 

Send us your CV and covering letter as attachments to an email. The attachments can be in either Word or PDF format and should not exceed two pages each. 

Send your email to: recruitment@scottishtheatre.org

The deadline for applications is: 10am on Tuesday 22 July 2025. 

If you have any questions about preparing your application in this format, please contact recruitment@scottishtheatre.org 

Applications will be shortlisted by our Board Recruitment sub-committee and potential members will then be invited to an interview. This will be with members of our board and Chief Executive, we will confirm the panel if you are invited for interview.