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Pegasus Theatre Trust: Trustee Role Description  

Pegasus is about to embark on the first steps on its exciting new journey. Significant work has been done to adapt the organisation’s business model to ensure that it is fit for the future and our vision, mission and values have been reviewed and reimagined. We are looking for new trustees to join our small but committed board to provide strategic oversight and practical support and guidance for the Joint CEOs and staff team. .

Role overview

Pegasus Theatre Trust is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity. Board Members, who are also trustees, are personally liable to contribute up to £1 each in the case of the company’s closure. This is a voluntary role, but expenses are payable to cover approved travel and accommodation costs incurred in the pursuance of the work of the Trust.

Overall Responsibilities:

• Legal and financial oversight of the Pegasus Theatre Trust 
• The continued development of the work and functions of Pegasus Theatre Trust within its stated policies.  
• The efficient running of the operation with full accountability to its funding bodies.  

General Responsibilities:

• To work in partnership with other trustees and the Executive Team to realise the vision, mission and responsibilities of the Pegasus Theatre Trust. 
• To develop and sustain positive relationships between the trustees’ and staff members  
• To ensure that Pegasus Theatre Trust complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and other relevant legislation or regulations  
• To contribute actively to the board of trustees’ to provide firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating against agreed targets  
• To promote and safeguard the reputation and values of the organisation
• To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation and its financial stability  
• To protect and manage the property of the charity and to ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds.  
• To aid in the appointment of the Executive Team and monitor and support them in their roles.  

In addition, trustees are asked to use their relevant skills, specialist knowledge and experience to help the board to reach sound decisions. This includes attendance at sub committee meetings and away days and involves:

• Scrutinising board papers and financial information  
• Leading and/or contributing to discussions on specific topics  
• Providing guidance on new initiatives and key issues  
• Taking a lead role on behalf of the trustees (e.g. finance, HR, development, environmental and  safeguarding)  

Person Specification

Pegasus Theatre is looking for new Trustees who are willing to offer their qualities and capabilities.

• Commitment to the organisation’s development and success
• Willingness to devote the necessary time
• Strategic vision
• Good, independent judgement
• Ability to think creatively
• Willingness to contribute openly and honestly to the work of the Trust
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
• Ability to work effectively as a member of the team
• Observing Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity,  accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
• Tact and diplomacy, good communication and interpersonal skills
• Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences

Trustees do not need to have any previous experience of committee work; we will provide training and mentorship from other trustees as necessary.  

Pegasus Theatre Trust is actively committed to maintaining a diverse and skilled board. As we seek to better represent our diverse community, we particularly welcome applications from people who come from global majority backgrounds.

We are particularly looking for board members with skills in one or more following areas of expertise:

• Financial planning, financial management and accountancy
• Fundraising  
• Communications, brand management and PR
• Entrepreneurship  

How to apply

Pre-discussions

If you would like an informal discussion about the role of Trustee, please email executivedirector@pegasustheatre.org.uk. Your enquiry will then be passed on to the Joint Chairs who will be in contact to arrange this.

Applications

To apply for the role, please submit a short CV together with a covering letter or email that explains why you are interested in becoming a Trustee and what you might bring to the role. If you are more comfortable, you might instead want to make a short video that gives us your details.

Please send these to executivedirector@pegasustheatre.org.uk

Closing Date

This is an open-recruitment however we would like to appoint several new board members by the end of 2025.

Interviews

Successful applicants will be asked to attend a short interview with the other Board Members and will also be offered to observe a Board Meeting