Trustee (HR & EDI, Community Arts, or Law & Tech Specialisms)

Are you ready to help lead the UK's pioneer in intergenerational arts into its most ambitious chapter yet?

"I will never look at a teenager the same again!" - Older participant

"I will see the older generation with a new perspective." - Student

At Magic Me, we bring generations together through extraordinary creative projects that dismantle ageism, build lasting community connections, and reduce loneliness across London. 92% of our participants report increased confidence to try new things, and 93% feel more connected to their community.

As we prepare to launch our bold Strategy, we are seeking up to 3 new Trustees to join our dedicated, friendly, and invested Board to help us tackle ageism and connect the generations. Following a recent Board skills audit, we are looking for individuals who can bring specialist skills in one of three key areas:

1. HR / People Leadership & EDI: Experience in human resources, equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, or organisational culture.
2. Community/Participatory Arts Practice: Hands-on experience as a practicing participatory artist, community producer, or leader within a socially engaged or community arts organisation.
3. Law & Technology: Experience bridging legal matters and digital tech to help shape our digital strategy and support operational legal needs.

Why this opportunity stands out:

• You will join ahead of the launch of our strategy co-created with over 60 community stakeholders. You'll help us create London's first Intergenerational Borough in Tower Hamlets, forge exciting arts & cultural venue partnerships, and launch a 40th-anniversary physical and digital archive.
• You will contribute directly to one of our active sub-committees - Creative Strategy, People, or Finance, Audit & Risk - shaping our Programe, People & EDI or Technology Strategy.
• You will help govern an organisation in excellent financial health, holding £150,000 in unrestricted reserves (50% above policy), anchored by Arts Council England NPO status and strong Trust & Foundation funding.
• You'll collaborate with and support our Co-CEOs (Executive Director and Creative Director) who took the helm in late 2025.
• See our job pack for more!

First time considering a board role? You are very welcome here!

If you think you can help us with one of these specialisms then chances are high you'll be a good fit for the role. Trusteeships might seem scary but we make it as easy as possible for you to share your skills and you do not need prior experience on a charity board to apply. If you bring specialist skills in one of our focus areas and a passion for our mission, we want to hear from you. We provide:

• A robust integration process connecting you with staff and artists across the organisation.
• A 'Board Buddy' mentoring scheme pairing you with an experienced trustee so you feel supported from day one.
• Full signposting and training to learn the responsibilities of being a charity trustee.

(Candidates who do bring prior board governance experience are also very welcome!)

Who we're looking for:

• Experience or skills in HR/EDI, Community/Participatory Arts, or Law & Digital Tech.
• A genuine commitment to dismantling ageism, reducing loneliness, and connecting communities through exciting creative activities.
• Alignment with our values - Collaborative, Inclusive, Creative, and Thoughtful.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates from racially minoritised backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, older adults, and disabled candidates. Connections to Tower Hamlets are welcome, though not essential.

How to apply:

We are using CharityJob's anonymised recruitment platform to ensure a fair, unbiased process. Click the apply now button to get started!

Informal conversations: For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact our Executive Director & Co-CEO Ben Butcher (see job pack for details).

Closing date: Monday 23rd November at 11:30 PM.