Board Member

Board members play a vital role in guiding Julie’s Bicycle, ensuring robust governance, strategic oversight, and responsible management of resources. All trustees collectively support JB’s mission to mobilise arts and culture to act on the climate, nature, and justice crisis.

Julie’s Bicycle (JB) is a pioneering not-for-profit organisation, mobilising the arts and culture to take action on the climate, nature and justice crisis. JB combines cultural and environmental expertise to support high impact programmes, build community and generate useful insights for policy-makers and enablers. We have partnered with over 2,000 organisations and are part of a highly networked community of international change-makers.

Term: An initial three-year term. Board members may be re-appointed to the Board of Trustees up to a maximum of two terms. Location: Hybrid. Board and Subcommittee meetings are held either in person (primarily in London or at venues across the UK) or remotely. Remuneration: This is a voluntary, unpaid position. Reasonable expenses, such as travel costs, will be reimbursed where applicable. Time commitment: - Chair: 2-3 days per month - Treasurer: 1-2 days per month - Board members: 1-2 days per month

Governance & Compliance - Ensure JB complies with charity guidelines, legislation, and regulations. - Monitor financial health, resource management, and accountability. - Safeguard the charity’s reputation and ethical standards. Strategic Leadership - Contribute to developing policies, goals, and strategic plans. - Support board decision-making and provide guidance on initiatives. - Maintain confidentiality on sensitive information. Engagement & Expertise - Participate in working groups, seminars, and networking events. - Bring specialist knowledge in areas such as science, policy, advocacy, fundraising, or stakeholder engagement. - Lead discussions and offer guidance on projects and new initiatives. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion - Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion across the Board and organisation.

We’re looking for candidates with experience in: - Climate Change: Deep knowledge and practical experience in climate action. - Music Industry: Expertise in production, live events, talent management, or publishing. - Fundraising: Proven success with grants, philanthropy, sponsorships, or individual giving. - Artists & Creative Industries: Experience as an artist or working closely with artists across sectors. - Climate Justice: Commitment to equitable solutions and understanding of intersecting social, economic, and environmental issues. - Governance: Strong background in organisational governance, strategic planning, and risk management.

If you’d like to apply, please complete the Application form, Declaration of Eligibility form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring form and submit these by 11.59pm on Sunday 23rd November 2025. We are committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer; we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, culture, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

While we understand that some people may use AI tools for accessibility (and recognise and support that many assistive technologies may use elements of AI), we ask candidates to consider what tools are most appropriate during the application process. For example, we recognise the value for many people of machine learning language tools like Grammarly. On the other hand we would discourage the use of generative AI tools in writing your application, as we'd like to understand your personal interest in working for Julie's Bicycle, and be able to understand your non-AI-assisted communication skills just as they are. We also recognise that for many of the people and creative communities we work with, the rise of generative AI poses a threat to their livelihoods, while the environmental impacts of AI are only set to grow: this means we also have a responsibility as Julie's Bicycle to consider where and when (and if) we use AI in our work.