DanceSyndrome is expanding our Board of Trustees. We are looking for passionate individuals with skills and expertise across Finance, Children & Young People, Digital and IT, HR and Legal and Compliance.
DanceSyndrome, a charity since 2013, has established itself as the leader of inclusive dance in the North West and is considered to be one of its kind with its unique selling point of dancers with learning disabilities at the forefront of all activities and decisions from workshop delivery to choreography and performance to providing feedback to the board and as trustees themselves.
We are currently looking for new Trustees to join the DanceSyndrome family, alongside our existing team, to support the continued growth of our organisation. Trustees will be energised and motivated and believe passionately that every single person in society can contribute and engage when given appropriate support, and that the world is stronger when we are all embraced, included, and welcomed.
We are based in Lancashire but welcome applications for remote Trustees. We currently have Trustees based in Portugal and the Netherlands.
The role of Trustee is a volunteer role and is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although reasonable expenses for travel may be claimed (when relevant).
The role requires attendance & contribution at four Board meetings per year and any required prep work, and the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Quarterly Board Meetings take place online or in person at a North West location.
There will also be potential additional engagement in strategy work and sub working groups throughout the year and occasional representation of the charity at various events with key stakeholders.
For full details of the role and requirements, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
About DanceSyndrome:
DanceSyndrome is an inclusive and multi-award winning charity creating change for people with learning disabilities and transforming lives through dance in a unique, groundbreaking way which doesn’t exist anywhere else.
Established in 2009 as a limited company, DanceSyndrome became a charity in 2013. Under the current Managing Director, the charity has experienced an exponential increase in demand both regionally and nationally, and has been added to Arts Council England’s 2023-26 National Portfolio. DanceSyndrome is a truly beneficiary-led organisation. Through our unique approach and methodology for co-design and co-delivery, we empower people with learning disabilities through inclusive dance. We offer a broad programme of innovative dance, leadership, inclusion workshops and training for people with learning disabilities, whilst addressing health inequalities, social inclusion, prevention, and transformation.
We now reach over 9,000 people annually as participants and audiences, through our community outreach, inclusive training, events and performances. In 2024, we have broadened our reach to work on a national and international level.
This is a really exciting time for our charity. We are working towards our strategy: Vision 2030 with three key strands:
You can download the full application pack, including the Job Description, here.
Equal Opportunities:
The DanceSyndrome family is filled with passionate and motivated people who are committed to creating a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential.
Inclusion, diversity and equity are at the heart of our organisation. We are keen to hear from applicants of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. You do not need specific experience of working previously with people with learning disabilities, we are looking for people who believe in what we do and want to support DanceSyndrome to grow its impact and to help create a fairer, more inclusive and equitable society for everyone.
To Express An Interest In Applying:
To apply for the role, please send a CV and covering letter stating why this role interests you to the Managing Director, Julie Nicholson at julie@dancesyndrome.co.uk with “Trustee Application” as the email subject.
If you would like an informal chat about the role, Julie can be contacted by phone on 07887 931510.
We are very happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please let Julie know as part of your application.
There will be a two-stage formal application process. We will be interviewing as and when suitable candidates apply, so please apply as soon as possible.
The closing date for applications is 12pm on Thursday 30th January.
