About The Habbit Factory
The Habbit Factory is an inclusive theatre and arts charity based in Havering, established in 2004. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to take part in the arts, regardless of their circumstances in life. Our motto is “where everyone can have their moment in the spotlight.”
We work primarily with children and young people through weekly inclusive performing arts workshops, co-creating original performances and providing opportunities to develop confidence, creativity and skills in acting, singing and dancing. We also run an Education & Outreach programme, working with schools, charities and other partners through workshops, creative projects and tailored programmes addressing issues affecting young people.
Our work is about much more than putting on performances. We create welcoming spaces where people can participate, build confidence, develop relationships and challenge stigma, while making high-quality theatre accessible to people who may otherwise face barriers to taking part in the arts.
About the Role
The Habbit Factory is looking for a Trustee acting as Board Secretary to help us strengthen our governance as we continue to grow.
Working alongside the Chair and other Trustees, you will help make sure our Board meetings and decision-making are well-organised and properly recorded. This will include helping to prepare agendas and meeting papers, taking and maintaining clear minutes, keeping track of agreed actions and decisions, and helping ensure that important governance documents and records are kept up to date.
You will also play a pivotal role in ensuring that the charity complies with all applicable laws and regulatory frameworks, with a particular focus on Charity Law, contract compliance, and employment legislation. As we are currently an unincorporated charity and are actively reviewing our governance and future structure, this role offers an exciting opportunity to guide us through potential structural changes (such as incorporating into a Charitable Incorporated Organisation) and help build robust, legally compliant foundations for the next stage of THF’s development.
You don’t need to have been a charity secretary before, but we are looking for someone organised, thoughtful, and with a keen eye for compliance, who is willing to work collaboratively with the rest of the Board. A passion for the arts and/or inclusion is much appreciated.
Time Commitment
Minimum commitment of 5 trustee meetings per year, including the AGM. Meetings are mostly remote, except for the AGM which is usually an in-person requirement, although exceptions can be made. Trustees should allow additional time between meetings for reading papers, preparing for meetings, following up actions and carrying out governance responsibilities, equivalent to approximately one day per month overall. There may be additional time commitments at certain points in the year, particularly around the AGM or specific governance projects. Attendance at THF events in the London Boroughs of Havering and Barking & Dagenham is optional but encouraged.
Please note, this role is unpaid.
How to Apply
To submit an expression of interest, please send a CV and separate covering letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining the skills, knowledge and experience you would bring to the Board in relation to the role profile, and why you would like to serve as a trustee to Guleraana Mir (Vice Chair) on guleraana.mir@thehabbitfactory.org.
You can request an informal conversation about the role prior to submitting an expression of interest by contacting us on the email address above.
The closing date for applications is 31 December 2026.