Bristol Improv Theatre is looking for motivated and knowledgeable people to join their Board of Trustees.

Bristol Improv Theatre has recently become a registered charity (charity number: 1207613). We are now looking to develop our board of Trustees as we continue to recover and rebuild from the pandemic, to develop a sustainable business model, and carry out our charitable mission - ‘to advance the arts for the public benefit, through the promotion of improvisational theatre’.

The Bristol Improv Theatre is dedicated to furthering the art of improvisation in the UK and is the UK’s first full-time improv theatre. We believe that the lessons that underpin improvisation have the power not only to entertain but also educate and empower people to live happier, fuller lives.

We create, teach and perform spontaneous theatre that is accessible, creatively ambitious and unapologetically entertaining, as well as hosting troupes from all over the UK and overseas, bringing world-class improv to Bristol. Our venue in Clifton is a home for Bristol’s amazing improv community.

With the Board of Trustees’ help we intend to safeguard the future of the venue and develop a sustainable business model. Our primary goals are to:

• Maintain our values of inclusivity and equality, such as maintaining an inclusive space for the trans, LGBTQ+, and all underrepresented communities.
• Enact our DEI action plan to diversify our programme which welcomes all, celebrates difference and actively seeks out new work and collaborators.
• Reach a wider audience base with a new marketing strategy.
• Build a cash reserve to shore up our organisation against future crises.
• Develop a new fundraising strategy.
• Continue to professionalise our operations and improve our working practices.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, but we’re especially keen to hear from people with experience of fundraising and charity operations, as well as HR, working with volunteers, access and inclusion, and improving or developing websites.

Anyone is welcome to apply, however we are especially keen to hear from people whose identities or backgrounds are currently underrepresented in our organisation. In particular, we encourage applications from women; trans and non-binary people; people from Black, Asian, traveller, mixed heritage or other global majority backgrounds; Disabled people; and people who are LGBTQ+.

If you are interested and would like to know more please visit our website to download our Trustee Recruitment Pack and/or contact trustees@improvtheatre.co.uk to arrange a conversation with one of our existing Trustees.

Please note that this is a voluntary position.