An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time in-house Company Secretary / Board Support at Chichester Festival Theatre (CFT). 

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will be supporting the Board and Executive Team to ensure exemplary governance, stakeholder engagement and compliance. 

You will also act as Board and key sub - committee secretary, supporting the shape of governance across CFT, strengthening frameworks and proactively identifying legal, regulatory and organisational risks. This role provides the opportunity to contribute to the success and sustainability of the theatre. 

You will bring the ability to cut through complexity, producing clear, insightful reports and high-quality documentation, and you will be confident influencing and working at a senior level and managing upwards when required. 

The role is 3 days per week offering flexibility for reduced hours during quieter periods, with additional hours required around the annual governance cycle. 

For an informal conversation about the role, please email recruitment@cft.org.uk to arrange a suitable time for a call.

How to apply

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter, or video, to recruitment@cft.org.uk by the closing date, quoting job reference: 2606CSBS. Let us know why you are applying for the role, what excites you about joining CFT and how your experience and skills match the person specification. 

We'd love to hear about what makes you a great fit in your own words. We encourage candidates not to rely on AI for their applications, as a more personalised approach gives us a better sense of who you are.

Please email recruitment@cft.org.uk if you'd like to arrange for an informal chat about the role before applying. We appreciate this may be a busy time - if you need more time to submit your application, please let us know.