JOIN OUR BOARD
Capsule Board is seeking new members
Deadline: 5pm, Wednesday 21 February 2024.
“★★★★★ – The UK’s best small festival, Supersonic is world-class.” THE GUARDIAN
This is an exciting time for the organisation, 2023 saw us deliver a very special edition, celebrating 20 years of Supersonic Festival, in Digbeth where we have been based since the beginning. The city is undergoing major redevelopment work, and the cultural and creative landscape is changing – we are looking for board members to support and assist us in our move into the next exciting chapter.
Working closely alongside the Artistic Director and Executive Producer, our Board members play a key role in helping create Capsule’s vision, setting our long-term goals, monitoring progress and helping develop partnerships, increase income and ensure resilience and sustainability.
There are currently 6 Board members, and we are now looking to recruit up to 3 new members to join the Board from anywhere across the UK. We are particularly interested in attracting applications from individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Marketing and / or PR expertise – we are looking for support to help significantly increase the awareness and / or raise the profile of our work
- Finance, business, commercial strategy and / or entrepreneurial expertise – we would be interested to hear from anyone used to maximizing and generating revenue, as well as someone with expertise in financial reporting and / or accountancy
- Someone with a senior role from an arts, cultural and / or heritage organisation, with an insight into opportunities on the horizon and professional national/international networks you are willing to share
- Fans of our work –passionate about Capsule’s work and/or the music and art we champion, and willing and able to contribute invaluable insight and constructive criticism to improve what we do
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and are keen to appoint candidates of different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from LGBTQ+ candidates, under-represented ethnicities, and people with a disability.
For more information:
PDF: Capsule Board Recruitment Info Sheet
PDF: Capsule Organisation Information Sheet
And to apply please send the following information to [email protected] by Wednesday 21 February:
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a short cover letter, outlining your interest in and suitability for this role
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an up to date CV
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and a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form