Trustee at East Street Arts

• Full time
  
• Unpaid
  

Thu, 15 Oct 2026
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published - Thu, 15 Oct 2026

Job Summary

East Street Arts is seeking new Trustees to join our Board and help shape the future of a dynamic, artist-led organisation. Applications are open on a rolling basis.

Job Description

East Street Arts is a charity based in Leeds, supporting artists through affordable workspace, sector development and public programmes. Our vision is simple: artists will create positive change. You can find out more about our work at eaststreetarts.org.uk/about, and find out more about the board of trustees at eaststreetarts.org.uk/staff

We're looking for people with a range of lived and professional experience, particularly in areas such as finance, business development, people management, property, and those with strong connections to communities in Leeds.

You don't need to have been a Trustee before. We welcome applications from people currently underrepresented in governance roles.

Job Requirements

We are looking for new Trustees who are committed to supporting artists and strengthening the role of the arts in society. You do not need prior board experience. We welcome people with a wide range of lived and professional experience, particularly in finance, business development, people management, property, or with strong connections to communities in Leeds.

You will bring good judgement, a collaborative approach and a willingness to contribute to strategic discussions. An understanding of the arts, charity or community sector is helpful but not essential.

We actively encourage applications from people who are currently underrepresented in leadership roles, including those from LGBTQIA+ communities, disabled people, people from global majority backgrounds, and those connected to Harehills, Chapeltown, Burmantofts, Mabgate, Lincoln Green and Beeston.

Job Responsibilities

As a Trustee, you will help guide the strategic direction and long-term sustainability of East Street Arts. This includes contributing to the development of organisational strategy, supporting the leadership team, and ensuring strong governance and accountability.

Trustees oversee the responsible management of finances and resources, uphold the organisation's values, and act in the best interests of the charity. You will take part in Board meetings four times a year and contribute to wider activity such as sub-committees, events, and advocacy.

The role also involves acting as an ambassador for East Street Arts, using your skills, experience and networks to support its mission and champion the role of artists in creating positive change.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Trustee at East Street Arts
• Salary: Unpaid
  
• Hours:
  Full time
  
• Artform: Visual arts
• Role: Creative
• Contract: Hybrid
• Closing date: Thu, 31 Dec 2026
• Location:
  

  Yorkshire

How to Apply

Please see our 'become a trustee' webpage, linked below, which includes the full trustee pack and more information about applications. Applications are open on a rolling basis, and we review them as they arrive.

• Contact name: Anita Kumari
  
• Contact email: (email protected)
  

About East Street Arts

East Street Arts is a visual arts charity and social enterprise based in Leeds, working nationally. We support artists to develop sustainable practices through affordable studio space, sector support and public programmes. Our work connects artists with communities, using creativity to challenge inequalities and contribute to positive social change.

Find out more