Board member

Job Title: Board Member
Salary: Unpaid (expenses covered)
Hours: Part-time
Artform: Dance/Digital
Role: Governance
Contract: Hybrid
Closing date: 31 October 2025
Location: Remote/Chatham

Board Member Recruitment

AΦE & A+E Lab

Join us in democratising access to digital creative technologies

About Us

AΦE is a pioneering XR dance company founded in 2016 by Aoi Nakamura and Esteban Lecoq. We have toured productions to 20 countries and over 80 venues, collaborating with industry leaders including NVIDIA, Creative Technology, Epson, and Framestore. Our work is supported by prestigious venues including Sadler's Wells Theatre, Sydney Festival, and Théâtre de Chaillot Paris.

A+E Lab is our art and technology hub at Historic Dockyard Chatham, led by AΦE. As an associate artist of the Institute of Cultural and Creative Industries/University of Kent, we deliver three key activities:
• Creation of AΦE's innovative productions
• Technology and cultural community engagement programmes
• Presentation and curation of high-quality artistic work

Since 2022, we have created 49 new projects, engaged 2,802 participants, supported 145 artists, and delivered 247 education sessions, positioning A+E Lab as a vibrant cultural hub with international connections in Medway.

Our Mission & Vision

Mission: Our mission is to create and produce innovative productions that tour internationally, with the aim to bring the audience at the centre of the story by merging dance and new technologies. Through A+E Lab, democratise access to new creative technology knowledge and skills, providing support around networking, skill building, business development, and access to space and equipment for artists and researchers working in art and technology.

Vision: Through AΦE’s creation, embody the technology in the age of AI, question human-machine relationship and co-existence and translate human emotions through technology in storytelling. A+E Lab as the space where unique artistic experiences using art and new technologies are developed; a hub where the local community learns digital skills; and a platform where artists, researchers, and experts collaborate on new ideas.

Board Member Role & Responsibilities

Key board members' responsibilities include:

Strategic Oversight
• Contributing to and approving medium and long-term strategic plans
• Ensuring artistic programmes fulfill strategic aims and funding obligations
• Supporting the Co-Artistic Directors
• Acting as ambassadors and advocates for AΦE and A+E Lab

Financial Governance Oversight
• Ensuring financial solvency by approving budgets and monitoring performance
• Approving annual budgets and day-to-day financial management arrangements

Legal & Compliance Oversight
• Ensuring compliance with employment law and health & safety legislation
• Approving policies and procedures with regular monitoring
• Maintaining comprehensive accounts submitted to Companies House
• Legal, financial, and fiduciary duties as CIC board member

Fundraising & Advocacy
• Supporting in fundraising efforts and enhancing the company profile
• Providing networking opportunities and strategic connections
• Promoting AΦE and A+E Lab's programme to potential funders and partners

This is a voluntary position and no remuneration will be made, but we will cover travel and out-of-pocket expenses if required.

Board Commitment

Meetings
• 4 board meetings per year (3 x online, 1 x in person)
• 1 away day per year
• Participation in working groups focusing on specific development areas, as agreed

What We Offer Board Members
• Access to cutting-edge creative technology applications
• Network with international artists, technologists, and cultural institutions
• Insight into emerging XR and AI creative sectors
• Shape the future of performance technology and audience participation
• Influence the democratisation of digital creative tools
• Support artist development in emerging technologies
• Contribute to establishing Medway as a cultural innovation hub
• Connection with prestigious venues and technology partners
• Access to international festivals and cultural events

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for people with skills, including but not limited to:

Artistic & Creative Strategy: Understanding of contemporary performance and digital arts
International Development: Global touring, festival programming, and international cultural partnerships
Technology & Innovation: XR, AI, and emerging technology applications
Finance & Fundraising: Not-for-profit finance, grant applications, and revenue diversification
Legal & HR: Company law, employment practices, and governance
Communications & Marketing: Digital marketing, audience development, and partnerships
Community Engagement: Local development and social impact measurement
Education: Module design, digital literacy programmes, and educational art and technology implementation

How To Apply

Send your CV and cover letter outlining your motivation and potential contribution, explaining why you think you’d be great at this role and what you hope to gain from it.

Send your application to [email protected]. Please get in touch with us as soon as possible if you're interested. We'll close this advertisement for this position when we find the right person.

If you would like to have an informal conversation, please do feel free to get in touch.

We look forward to hearing from you.