We are currently recruiting new board members and a Chair of the Board.
Our board is made up of Non Executive Directors who are unpaid advisors who support the governance of Andro and Eve, contributing expertise to the organisation’s development, sustainability and reputation.
You might be sat reading this not sure what being a board member actually involves, so in today’s blog one of our board members Morel O’Sullivan shares their experience…
I’m Morel and I’ve been a director of Andro and Eve since 2021. I am a Yorkshire-based drag king (Ding Frisby) and producer. When I started, I had never been on a board before, so now I’m going to share the ins and outs of exactly what this has looked like for me.
Board Away Day
Every year we have a full-day board meeting in Sheffield. This is a great opportunity to get into real detail about our vision and strategy as an organisation, with plenty of hot drinks and a shared lunch. Most board members are based in Sheffield, but I take the train over from Huddersfield. I always enjoy our away days, and we often catch up over a drink afterwards.
Board Meetings
Board meetings take place one evening every three months, either online or in Sheffield. We receive an agenda and related documents to read in advance, then check in with each other, review the past three months and discuss upcoming opportunities. I usually leave board meetings with a few small tasks to take on.
Day to Day
In between meetings, I set aside a few hours each month to work on these tasks; recently this has included looking over some new policy documents and assisting with recruitment processes. We often also need to respond to time-sensitive updates and questions via email or in our directors’ group chat. Generally, we’re always on the lookout for new ideas, contacts or ways of advocating for Andro and Eve!
Events and Opportunities
Being a board member also comes with a range of new opportunities throughout the year. In past years, I have represented Andro and Eve at the Queer Arts North network meeting – a brilliant chance to meet producers from other queer arts organisations, followed by a group visit to a contemporary dance festival. I was also part of a test audience for new content for our Gender Awareness Training.
And of course, the highlight is getting together to attend Andro and Eve events and celebrate everyone’s work. I can only recommend getting involved, so click on our recent board recruitment call out to find out more about becoming a non-executive director and what skills we’re looking to add to the board.
We hope this blog has demystified the role of our board members, but if you have any other questions, our FAQ’s on the recruitment call out may help, or feel free to reach out.
The deadline to apply to join our board is being extended until 19 May 2025.
Find out more about this opportunity here.
