LIVE is seeking applications from proven leaders from across the live music industry to join the expanded board of trustees for the recently launched LIVE Trust. Interested applicants should send an expression of interest to livetrust@livemusic.biz. This should include a CV and cover letter setting out how your experience and expertise can help the LIVE Trust to meet its goals and how you have the personal attributes required in a successful trustee.

Applications will close at midnight on Wednesday 19th February and shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview during the week commencing 24th February.

New trustees will join the three founding trustees already in situ: James Ainscough from the Royal Albert Hall, Steve Lamacq of BBC 6 Music and the current LIVE Chair, and Kirsty McShannon, founder & CEO of Azorra.

LIVE Trust: Trustee Specification

The Charities Act 2011 defines charity trustees as the people responsible under the charity’s governing document for controlling the administration and management of the charity. The Board of Trustees will hold ultimate responsibility for directing the LIVE Trust, and ensuring that it is solvent, well run and delivering the charitable outcomes for which it has been set up.

Commitment to the UK live music sector

Applicants must be passionate about the world class UK live music sector with a particular interest in how we secure a vibrant future for the grassroots artists, venues, festivals and the wider range of actors that make shows possible. Trustees will be expected to attend quarterly meetings of the Trust to assess overall performance and might be asked to sit on additional sub-sector groups considering the need for specific actions.

A Shared Vision and the Contacts and Experience to help with delivery

Trustees will share the Trust’s vision for an inclusive, sustainable and vibrant live music sector with a particular initial focus on the needs of our grassroots. Trustees will have the experience and contacts necessary to assess where need is most pressing and funds can have the most impact. While the focus of the Trust will be on most effectively distributing funds received, trustees with an ability to promote and accelerate fundraising will be welcomed.

Duties

• Support and provide advice on the LIVE Trust’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
• Approve operational strategies/policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
• Oversee financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
• Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
• Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
• Keep abreast of changes in the LIVE Trust’s operating environment.
• Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
• Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect the  LIVE Trust’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and any third party interests.
• Contribute to the broader promotion of the LIVE Trust’s objectives, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.

Time Commitment & Term

• An initial three year term of office, renewal for two terms to a maximum of nine years.
• This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
• Attending four Board meetings annually. Meetings will be hybrid with the in person element typically being at a central London venue.
• Attending ad hoc and occasional working groups and/or support to the executive team.

Applications

Interested applicants should send an expression of interest to livetrust@livemusic.biz. This should include a CV and cover letter setting out how your experience and expertise can help the LIVE Trust to meet its goals and how you have the personal attributes required in a successful trustee.

Applications will close at midnight on Wednesday 19th February and shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview during the week commencing 24th February.