Charity or Trading Board Members

We're recruiting for MAC's Charity and Trading Boards. Find out more about the vacancies available and how to apply.

First opened in 1962, MAC is a pioneering arts centre and charity, with a mission to make art an important part of people’s lives. Set in the magnificent surroundings of Cannon Hill Park, MAC specialises in contemporary work, providing arts opportunities for all.

MAC is a ‘seeing, doing and making venue’ and we are proud to offer a busy programme of theatre, independent cinema, visual arts exhibitions, creative courses, and special events. MAC is a national leader in developing work with children, young people, and families. We work extensively to support international and local artists, and develop programmes for and with the local community.

Join MAC's Board of Trustees

Being part of the MAC Board is a highly rewarding role; you will gain unique experience and be a highly valued part of a dynamic contemporary art space.

MAC’s Trustees are all volunteers. They oversee everything MAC does, ensuring MAC meets its charitable objectives and fulfils its legal obligations. The CEO and Senior Team are responsible for MAC’s day-to-day running, but the Board are the final
decision-makers with ultimate responsibility for MAC’s success of failure.

• Hospitality, commercial and/or business experience
• Experience of complex organisations on a similar scale to MAC
• Understanding of health and safety for venues/businesses
• Understanding of risk management
• Experience of improving accessibility

We would also expect that potential candidates will:

• Have strong networks in Birmingham and the wider West Midlands
• Know MAC and care about its long-term sustainability
• Have time to prepare for and attend Board meetings with ad-hoc support as required

Join the Directors of MAC

MAC Trading exists to provide commercial services to the visitors of MAC, to complement the arts activities, bring revenue to MAC to support its core work and offer excellent visitor experience. MAC Trading oversees catering including a café and bar, conferencing, room hire and retail—all operated by Midlands Arts Centre Trading Ltd, a company limited by guarantee. MAC Trading Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Midlands Arts Centre.

Being part of the MAC Trading Board is a highly rewarding role; you will gain unique experience and be a highly valued part of a dynamic contemporary art space. We are looking for an individual with experience at a senior level within an organisation, ideally with a proven track record in hospitality, business or commercial activity.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge, experience and capabilities in the following areas:

• Experience of operating at a senior level within an organisation/company
• Successful commercial track record of achievement throughout their career
• Financial management expertise and a broad understanding of finance issues
• Good understanding of Trading activities (catering, retail, conferencing)
• Experience of complex organisations on a similar scale to MAC

We would also expect that potential candidates will:

• Have strong networks in Birmingham and the wider West Midlands
• Know MAC and care about its long-term sustainability
• Have time to prepare for and attend Board meetings with ad-hoc support as required
  

Diversity at MAC

We are committed to expanding the diversity of our Board and are taking an inclusive approach to recruitment to ensure that this is the case. We are keen to receive applications from groups who are currently underrepresented across the arts sector, including members of the Global Majority, d/Deaf and disabled applicants and individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

If you’re interested in this opportunity but are unsure whether your employment status or working pattern, your access needs, your caring responsibilities or any other factor might prevent you from becoming a Board Member, we’d urge you to get in touch for a chat about how we might be able to help.

Successful candidates will champion and embrace MAC’s broad creative identity.

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.

How to apply

If you’d like to have a conversation with an existing Board Member or Director of MAC, to understand more about the role or access support to make an application, please contact our Director of Governance & HR, Holly Mulhern: [email protected].

To register your interest in becoming a MAC Trading Director or a Trustee of MAC, please send your CV and a letter (no more than 2 pages of A4) outlining the skills you offer and reason for applying to [email protected].

We welcome alternative methods of applications such as video, audio or creative expressions of interest, and can provide this information in an alternative format.

• Closing date: Midday, Wednesday 29 May 2024
• Shortlisting: Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 5 June 2024
  
• Interviews: Monday 10 June 2024 between 9am and 1pm

Find out more about MAC's current Board of Directors and Trustees.