“I believe the time has come to shake things up in the choral music scene and SANSARA’s innovative programming and fresh approach is just what we need to redefine the role of this amazing art form in our everyday lives.”
Trustee recruitment
We are excited to be recruiting a new Chair to lead our Board of Trustees.
We are looking for a Chair who will bring bold strategic leadership to our highly engaged Board as we continue to deliver our Giving Voice creative strategy: a forward-thinking and progressive vision for the future of professional choral music, designed to increase our social impact and build long-term sustainability.
We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and welcome applications from people who are currently underrepresented at SANSARA and across professional choral music, particularly candidates from backgrounds that experience racism, and/or who are disabled or neurodiverse.
Application timeline
Submit your application by 31.05.24
Interviews with a current Trustee and Artistic Director between 10-24.06.24
Offer of appointment by 01.07.24
Appointment, induction and welcome following appointment
How to apply
If you feel you have the experience, energy, and commitment to make a meaningful contribution to the future of our organisation, we look forward to hearing from you. To apply, please:
Answer the questions listed below and submit to info@sansarachoir.com by 31.05.24
Complete our Equal Opportunities monitoring form (link below)
Questions
How can you demonstrate that you have the skills necessary for this role? Using examples, please describe your relevant experience in paid or voluntary positions. (500 words max.)
What opportunities for change do you see within the classical music sector and specifically for an organisation such as SANSARA? Please describe at least one area and how you think meaningful change could be delivered. (300 words max.)
In which areas would you be most committed to supporting SANSARA’s work? (300 words max.)
What experience do you have of leadership through transformational periods in an organisation’s development? (500 words max.)
You are welcome to include your CV with your application but this is not compulsory and won’t affect the selection process.
Submission format:
Word/PDF document
Audio/video submission (no longer than 10 minutes)
Please contact us if you would like to discuss alternative ways to apply or if you have any access needs
Contact
If you have any questions about the position, application process, or would like to arrange an informal conversation before applying, please contact us on info@sansarachoir.com and we will arrange an informal call with our Artistic Director, Tom Herring.
“My first love is choral music and in SANSARA I have found a convincing combination of integrity in giving voice to powerful human stories with artistic excellence through a group of exciting young singers committed to each other and to where this art form can take us.”
