Traverse Theatre Board Member

Edinburgh

Expenses Only

Applications close on Fri 13 Nov 2026 at 11:59

The Traverse Theatre is seeking three new Trustees who can bring complementary skills, experience & perspectives to our Board of Directors to support the next stage of the Traverse’s development.

We are particularly interested in people with experience in the following areas:

  • Employment & HR management – experience that can support effective organisational development, people management & good employment practice;
  • Financial management – experience in strategic financial modelling & commercial oversight with the ability to contribute to financial planning, income generation, risk management & long-term sustainability;
  • Writing, directing or creative practice- A writer, director or creative practitioner working within new writing who can bring current sector insight & an understanding of creative practice.

For further information please download the recruitment pack.

Apply for this role

If you wish to apply for this post please send an application letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 plus CV to Michelle Carwardine-Palmer at jobs@traverse.co.uk

Tell us what interests you about the Traverse and how your skills, experience and perspective could contribute to the Board.

Online interviews will be held on 8 and 9 December 2026.

The Traverse Theatre is a Real Living Wage employer and aims to be an equal opportunity employer.

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