Work With Us

The Dukes is one of Lancaster's most valued cultural organisations, with a programme of live performance, cinema and creative engagements. Trustee bring a mix of professional skills and backgrounds from within and outside the cultural sector. Our trustees are non- executive volunteers who meet regularly to set the organisation’s vision; make decisions about our plans, budgets and policies; and evaluate how the Dukes is meeting its objectives. Trustees make decisions collectively through our meetings structure as well as individual and small group input.

We are open to receiving all applications and in particular, we welcome applications that can add any of the following perspectives to our board:

• A professional background in film or cinema

• An understanding of community engagement and participation

• Experience of promoting and improving equality, diversity and inclusion

• A strong track record in business, finance or accountancy

• Legal experience / expertise (especially, contract and HR)

• Experience of fund raising and bid writing

We think it is essential that the Board reflects the diversity of our population and encompasses a wide range of perspectives, opinions and experiences. We especially welcome applications from global majority communities, people who identify as having a disability, and people under the age of 35.

Please take a detailed look at our Trustee Recruitment pack if you are interested in applying (follow the link below).

To apply, we ask that you submit a personal statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) or a video message of up 4 minutes long to ask@dukeslancaster.org with the subject Trustee Recruitment. Please use your personal statement to tell us about yourself, what you believe you can bring to the Dukes, and what you would like to get from the experience of being a trustee. Please also complete the enclosed skills audit and monitoring form and return that with your personal statement. 

In addition potential trustees are invited to tour the Dukes, meet other trustees and the CEO on Tuesday 3rd December 2024 at 11.am. Please let us know if you would like to join. 

Interviews will be week commencing 10th February 2025

If you have any specific questions regarding the trustee recruitment, please don't hesitate to call our Creative Administrator, Emma on: 01524 598506 for more information. 

Creative Communities harnesses the collective artistic energy and expertise of The Dukes to offer distinctive participatory experiences for our communities in Lancaster and the wider region. Our work enriches lives, raising aspiration and inspiring creativity through cultural engagement. It is for everyone but with a particular focus on young and older people. It offers opportunity to develop skills, attain qualifications and explore career pathways into the cultural industries. As the Head of Creative Communities, with close collaboration with the CEO, you will lead on all aspects of the participatory offer. You will lead the department strategically and administratively, inspiring the team, wider staff and external stakeholders with the vision and impact of the work.

For a full job description, key responsibilities and terms of employment, please download the job pack below. 

To apply, we ask that you submit a CV and Cover Letter that are both two sides of A4 long, to ask@dukeslancaster.org with the subject Head of Creative Communities. Please use your Cover Letter to tell us about yourself, what you believe you can bring to the Dukes, and detail your relevant experience in relation to the job pack.

Interviews will take place the w/c 10th Feb 2025. Date TBC. 

We have different volunteering opportunities available depending where we are in the calendar year.