Open call for new Trustees

If you think you can help to sharpen our thinking and bring new and diverse experience, skills and knowledge to the table as we chart our way through a new era for London Writers Centre and the next stage of its development we would love to hear from you.

In particular, we are seeking those with lived experience and /or lived expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Finance / Treasurer
• HR / charity operations
• Legal / charity law / governance
• Community engagement and/ or experience of managing or advocating for community-based youth work, ideally within the Lewisham area
• Writers, agents, publishers, literature activists who can challenge us specifically on talent development, on the opportunities we offer and our role within the wider literature sector
• Cultural or literacy education
• Climate change/ environmental justice/ sustainability
• Change leaders who bring experience and/or expertise in strategic and organisational change, who could bring specific challenge and guidance as we embark on new ways of working and ensure our behaviours express our vision and our values

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to strengthen London’s leading literature development agency, at a time of significant development and challenge for the sector. An arts background is not a requirement and experience of being a charity Trustee is not necessary, as we are committed to full and appropriate induction and training for all new Trustees. You may bring experience from another sector, or diverse lived experience. Of equal importance to us is finding Trustees who share our mission.

We welcome applications from people from communities underrepresented in the cultural sector, including: Black, Asian, Global Majority; LGBTQI+; deaf and disabled, working class and/ or people on a low income.

These are voluntary positions, but reasonable out-of-pocket expenses are paid.

For more details on the role and responsibilities of a Trustee, time commitment and support offered, please download our Trustee Recruitment Pack 2026.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your CV and a letter (no longer than one side of A4) which covers:

• What is your motivation for being a Trustee of London Writers Centre?
• What relevant skills, expertise, and experience can you contribute to the role?
• How do our vision and values resonate with your own personal values and goals?
• Interviews will take place online on Tuesday 14, Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 April, please indicate which dates you would be available if invited to interview

If you have any access requirements in order to apply, please contact [email protected]

If you would like to have an informal conversation with the Chair of Board before applying, please email [email protected] for this to be arranged.

Please send your application to [email protected] by 12pm on Thursday 2 April 2026.

We will be letting people know the outcome of their application w/c 6 April 2026.

Please also ensure you have completed the online Equal Opportunities Monitoring form using this link: https://forms.gle/C6Xw2MBMDX6XpjxX7