Work With Us
Work With Us
At National Youth Ballet, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re always looking for passionate, talented individuals who can help us make ballet accessible for everyone. We are committed to safer recruiting, which means we are unable to accept CVs or any other method of application. We also believe recruitment should be as inclusive and accessible as possible. If you need a large print or alternative formats or have other access needs, please get in touch. You can see our current vacancies below.
Current Vacancies
Chair of the NYB Board
This is an exciting opportunity for a new Chair to provide dynamic leadership to the board and work closely with the Chief Executive and Creative Director on the next strategy. We are looking for an inspiring leader, with strong board or senior executive leadership experience in a charity, public body or comparable organisation setting, strategic thinking, and a real passion for our mission. A genuine commitment to equity, inclusion, diversity and the transformative power of the arts is essential. The time commitment for the Chair is a minimum of two to three days a month. The term of office is three years, renewable once by agreement with the board. We actively encourage applications from people underrepresented in arts governance, and will make reasonable adjustments at every stage of the process.
Trustees
Calling all potential trustees! Joining the NYB board is a brilliant way to support our charity and make a difference to young people’s lives. We are particularly keen to hear from you if you have:
• expertise in safeguarding of children and adults
• a personal lived-experience of a disability
• track record of generating private income through trusts and foundations
Start Date: We anticipate a start date from 1 January 2027 subject to agreement.
Please note: All applicants are subject to a DBS check before appointment. The board meets four times a year, supported by three quarterly committees covering safeguarding, ESG and finance. The positions are unpaid, but we can reimburse you for reasonable expenses and access costs.
Download our Chair and Trustee Recruitment Pack (PDF)
If you would like an easy read or alternative format of this pack please email recruitment@