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Chair of the Board of Trustees
The Chair will oversee the governance and strategic direction of the organisation. They will lead the Board of Trustees and support the executive team to realise our vision to create and share stories that broaden horizons, inspire generations and bring joy to children and families. Crucially, the candidate will be someone who can support them to realise the true potential so Tall Stories’ next stage and work with them to truly maximise the impact of their work both for global audiences and their local community.
More details can be found in the Recruitment Pack below.
To discuss the role in more detail please contact Vicki Grace, Director of Recruitment and Organisational Change at Achates who are supporting us with this process, by emailing vicki@achates.org.uk to set up a confidential conversation.
To apply for the role of Chair of the Board of Trustees at Tall Stories please send a supporting statement (of no more than 2 pages) telling us about yourself, your interest in Tall Stories, why you want to lead the organisation at this time and how you meet the person specification, along with your CV (of no more than 2 pages) to recruits@achates.org.uk.
If you have any access requirements at this stage of the process please let us know by contacting vicki@achates.org.uk.
Closing date for applications: 10am Monday 22 September 2025
First round interviews: 30 September/1 October 2025 (online)
Second round interviews: 13 October 2025 (in person)
Casting
We welcome submissions from performers throughout the year. We hold workshop auditions 3-4 times a year and performers are often considered for multiple projects. Roles are usually advertised on Spotlight and elsewhere.
Please email your Spotlight link or CV (with headshot included) to info@tallstories.org.uk along with a short covering email telling us why you are interested in working with Tall Stories. We are particularly keen to hear about your experience or training in physical theatre, puppetry, devising and storytelling. Please also let us know if you are performing locally, and we will always do our best to come and see your production.
Stage Managers and Creatives
We are always on the look-out for potential new stage managers and if you are interested in working with us please send your CV to info@tallstories.org.uk. Please specify your experience in touring, company management, relighting and sound operating (including QLab and radio mics).
Creatives interested in working with us (directors, designers, composers, lighting designers, etc.) should also send their CV to info@tallstories.org.uk.
We have adopted the Anti Racism Rider as an important statement of intent and will work with colleagues from across the industry to implement this. As a working company, we have made a commitment over the next (up to 2) years to meet the baseline actions of the rider.’
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As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
- ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- communicating and promoting vacancies
- offering an interview to people with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job
- anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
- supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
- offering at least one opportunity that will make a difference for disabled people
Join our Creative Community!
The creative community allows you to have contact from Tall Stories about castings and career development opportunities – direct from our HQ in Islington!
What the Creative Community offers:
- Alerts on any casting callouts
- Invitations to be part of Tall Stories creative programmes
- Employment opportunities – as and when these arise
- News from Tall Stories – updates from us, including everything happening at our office and studio in Islington!