Nonclassical is looking for A passionate and enthusiastic person to join our Board of Trustees as our new chair.

Nonclassical is a charity producing and promoting adventurous classical and electronic music, supporting emerging and mid-career artists to develop their careers and creative output by releasing music on our label and promoting it in live and digital contexts.

We make a direct and positive impact on contemporary culture by enabling work that is not easily categorised to be developed, championed and commodified. We challenge what classical music can be in the 21 st century, expanding the voices creating and engaging with it to better represent modern Britain.

who we’re looking for

We are seeking a new Chair passionate about our mission to advocate for Nonclassical, build our profile, with experience in income generation or fundraising to provide inspirational leadership to staff and Board as we enter our 20th anniversary in 2024.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates from all backgrounds currently underrepresented in the creative industries due to barriers linked to ethnicity, class, disability or gender.

Please note, this is a voluntary role with expenses paid only and a time commitment expected of 2-3 days per month. Trustee meetings are usually held quarterly in person in London on Tuesdays 4-6pm.

For more information about the role, organisation, person specification and how to express your interest, please view the full information pack below:

How to apply

Please fill in the application form linked below which includes an anonymous Equal Opportunities form. We accept written or video applications.

We are committed to making the application processes as accessible as possible and are happy to provide information in alternative formats and/or answer any other questions regarding this opportunity.

If you’d like an informal chat about the role beforehand, have any questions, or would like this in another format, please contact Natalia Franklin Pierce, Nonclassical’s Executive Director here.

Closing date for APPLICATIONS is 12.00PM Wednesday 17 may 2023.

All applications will be reviewed and shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview:

• First interview on Wednesday 7 June, 10-4pm

• Second interview on Wednesday 14 June, 2-6pm

Following this, the final candidate will be invited to observe Nonclassical’s meetings (all taking place in London) as follows, with a view to Chairing their first meeting on Tuesday 7 September, 4-6pm.

• Nonclassical Board of Trustees meeting and Board and Staff Away Day on Wednesday 12 July, 10am-4pm

Thank you for your interest; we look forward to hearing from you.

examples of nonclassical’s work