Could you be our new Treasurer?

We are looking for Trustees to join the existing team of seven with experience, knowledge and skills in the following areas – we understand that you may bring more than one of the aspects we are looking for in terms of both skills and diversity:

• Finance, risk and accountancy within the charity sector (immediate priority);
• HR, including equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives in any sector;
• Law and/or legal property matters.

Established in 1977, Yorkshire Artspace (YAS) is a registered charity (1049370) and centre for art production, providing industry-leading, affordable studio space for over 170 creatives. It exists to find and nurture talented artists and makers in all their diversity, support their professional careers, and offer creative opportunities to people in Sheffield.

In addition to artist studio provision, we deliver an artist development programme offering residency opportunities, access to training, and facilities for contemporary visual artists and craftspeople. We are currently developing plans to invest in our buildings and strengthen our long-term financial sustainability.

Diversity amongst our studio holders and audience is central to our cause; we believe that only with a diverse team will we enrich our knowledge base, decision-making and governance and therefore deliver this cause effectively.

Being on the board of YAS is enjoyable and rewarding. By joining, you will become part of a mutually supportive and ambitious creative community. You will be supported by the Director and your fellow Trustees to ensure you feel equipped to support the charity.

"Being a trustee at YAS is a great opportunity to use my skills and experience in a different field and for a cause that is important to the city. My fellow trustees bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise - and are also a lovely bunch of people to spend time with!"

- Miranda Plowden, Chair

HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to find out more about becoming a Trustee at YAS before making an application, please get in touch for an informal chat on 0114 276 1769 or at georgina@artspace.org.uk (Mon-Fri, 9-5). Our Trustee Application Pack is available to download below. We recommend reading it to learn more about our organisation and to understand what being a Trustee entails.

If you wish to apply, please describe your reasons for wanting to join our team of Trustees, what you would bring to the role and any relevant past experience. You can submit this in whatever format works for you (for example in writing or a video) to YAS Director Georgina Kettlewell via email to georgina@artspace.org.uk. The deadline for applications is 28 February 2025.

We are committed to meeting any access support needs you might have, including reasonable access support costs relating to care, travel expenses and translation or interpretation services.