Join the Board of Beacon Arts Centre and help shape the future of Inverclyde’s leading arts venue. They welcome first-time trustees and applicants from all backgrounds.
Beacon Arts Centre is seeking several new Board Members and Trustees to help guide the organisation through the next stage of its development. They want the Board to reflect the communities and audiences they serve. They particularly encourage applications from Inverclyde residents, people aged 18–30, disabled people, LGBTQIA+ people, people from Global Majority communities, and people from working-class or other under-represented backgrounds.
Based on Greenock’s waterfront, the Beacon is Inverclyde’s largest arts venue. They present a year-round programme of theatre, music, comedy, dance, exhibitions and festivals, alongside extensive creative engagement work with local communities. Their mission is to light up lives by making the arts accessible to all.
The Trustees provide strategic leadership and oversight. They help set the organisation’s direction, ensure strong governance and financial sustainability, support and oversee the Co-Directors, and act as ambassadors for the Beacon and its work.
They are looking for people who believe in the value of arts and culture and can bring curiosity, sound judgement and a willingness to contribute. Previous Board experience is not required. They welcome first-time Trustees and will provide induction, training and ongoing support.
They are particularly interested in people with experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Business, finance, accounting or legal practice
• Marketing, communications, PR or audience development
• Fundraising, sponsorship or income generation
• Human resources, organisational development or change management
Trustees normally attend four Board meetings each year, with some additional involvement through committees, strategy sessions or recruitment panels. Meetings are usually held in Greenock, with online attendance available.
The role is voluntary. Reasonable travel, childcare and carer expenses will be reimbursed, and access arrangements and adjustments will be supported.
To apply, please send a brief introduction explaining your interest and what you could bring to the Board. This can be submitted as a CV and covering letter, or as a short video or audio recording.
Applications should be emailed to recruitment@beaconartscentre.co.uk, addressed to Terry Dillon, Chair of the Nominations Committee. The closing date is 3 August 2026.
For further information, please contact karent@beaconartscentre.co.uk (Karen Townsend), call 07722 093389 or visit http://www.beaconartscentre.co.uk.
