Greentop is seeking a new Chairperson and Trustees

Are you passionate about growing creative opportunities?

We are looking for people to play a pivotal role in harnessing our vision and strategy to benefit our neighbourhood, artists and people across S.Yorkshire

 Why should you join us?

This is an exciting time to be joining the Greentop team with a chance to shape the next 3 year business plan and build on recent Audience Development work.  We very much welcome your skills and talent, and we believe that in return this trusteeship will offer you a unique set of opportunities.  Previous committee/trustee experience is not essential and we welcome  applications from all ages and backgrounds.

We are seeking a Chair Person able to

• Be an enthusiastic advocate and ambassador of Greentop Circus Centre.
• Maintain the flames of originality and optimism at the heart of Greentop’s vision and foster our strategic direction.
• Work alongside all trustees and team in promoting well considered strategic decision-making, effective oversight and a culture of inclusion and care that honours the risk and responsibility inherent in circus work.

We are seeking Trustees able to

• Be an enthusiastic advocate and ambassador of Greentop Circus Centre.
• Bring specific knowledge, experience or skills, particularly in either  Finance, Enterprise and fundraising.
• Work alongside all trustees and team in applying these skills and any life experience relevant to the groups we aim to serve.

Trustees are appointed for a 3 year term, with renewal for further terms of 3 years, attending 4 Board meetings annually, an AGM and awayday. Currently meetings are blended with a mix in person and virtual attendance at Greentop. These are voluntary positions, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Interested?
For details of the role and the organisation please download the 2025 Trustee Info Pack v4 and Chair Role Description andTrustee role Descriptions Finance and Enterprise 2025 final.  If you require a large print or plain text version of this information email admin@greentop.org

To discuss the roles further, please contact Centre Director Teo Greenstreet manager@greentop.org or call 0114 244 8828

Apply using the Trustee Application Form or by video or audio as detailed on the form. Deadline : February 13^th 2025. Informal interviews planned for 25^th  February with an opportunity to observe a board meeting that evening, or a date to suit.

We actively encourage people from communities that are under-represented in the UK arts sector to apply to join us and bring their talent, experience and expertise to Greentop Circus Centre. We are particularly seeking applications from The Global Majority (BAME) and D/deaf or Disabled peoples and transgender and non-binary people. Greentop Circus recognises the positive value of diversity, promoting equality and challenging discrimination. 

All staff have undergone Anti-Racism Training and Disability Awareness training to ensure Greentop continues to be a safe and encouraging space for people from all backgrounds

Volunteering

As a charity, Greentop loves volunteers.  You can volunteer in rigging equipment, sound engineering, lighting, event organising, working with children, work in the community, running a charity, marketing, admin and more.

Please email admin@greentop.org to tell us what skills you have to offer and we’ll chat about how you can get involved.