Trustee at RADA
RADA Council and Development Board Member
Trustees are responsible for ensuring RADA complies with its governing documents, legal and statutory duties and that they pursue their charitable objectives. RADA trustees play a crucial role in ensuring that RADA uses its resource effectively, remains financially viable, safeguards its assets and ensures that RADA provides a high-quality student experience. The new Trustee will also join their Development Board with a specific remit to support the Council, the Senior Leadership Team and the Development team with raising funds for their upcoming capital campaign.
RADA are looking for someone with a dynamic, hands-on and strategic approach to organisational governance and fundraising who would enjoy the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of RADA and to further its purpose to provide the best training for the widest group of students. You will be someone who cares passionately about the role the arts can play in our society and in giving opportunities within the arts to anyone regardless of background.
Our trustees play a crucial role in ensuring that RADA uses its resource effectively, remains financially viable, safeguards its assets and ensures that RADA provides a high-quality student experience.
More details can be found in the Recruitment pack for Trustee here.
About us
Founded in 1904, RADA has an unparalleled record of success in training some of the world’s most renowned actors and technical specialists. Theirs is an impressive history on which they are building an innovative future. RADA training is not only informed by the industry but also produces graduates who take their place at the vanguard of their profession working at the cutting edge of the dramatic arts. RADA has an ambitious strategy to encourage students from all circumstances and backgrounds to attend RADA.
Closing date: Tuesday 18 March 2025 at 10am
To apply for the role of Trustee at RADA, please send a supporting statement (of no more than 2 pages) outlining why you would like to join RADA Council and how you meet the person specification, with your CV (no more than 2 pages) to recruits@achates.org.uk. Supporting Statements and CVs should be submitted as attachments in either PDF or Word formatting. Please note CV and Supporting Statements will be shared with the RADA team for shortlisting and next steps.
If you would like an informal and confidential conversation about this role, please contact Vicki Grace at Achates Recruits, who are supporting RADA with this process. You can reach Vicki by email at vicki@achates.org.uk.