Join Our Board: Become a Co‑Director at Studio Lutalica
Do you care deeply about feminist, queer‑led design and good governance? We’re looking for two non‑executive Co‑Directors to guide Studio Lutalica’s next chapter. You won’t be running day‑to‑day operations—you’ll bring principled oversight, strategic challenge, and values‑led stewardship so our team can focus on impact.
As a board member, you’ll help shape long‑term strategy, uphold our legal and ethical responsibilities as a CIC, and champion inclusive, accessible design. We’re especially keen to hear from people with expertise in finance and/or fundraising + income generation, but if your lived experience and perspective can strengthen our board, we want to hear from you.
This is a volunteer, non‑executive role. Remote, UK timezone. Quarterly board meetings plus subgroup work (around 5–6 hours per month). Apply by Sunday 11 January 2026.
About the Role
Our Co-Directors form our board and are collectively responsible for the governance and strategic direction of Studio Lutalica. This is a non-executive role, akin to that of a trustee in a charity. You will play a crucial part in ensuring we remain true to our values, legally compliant, and financially sustainable, all while helping to steer our long-term vision. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a ground-breaking design studio and contribute to our community impact.
Shared Responsibilities for all Co-Directors
Strategic Leadership + Governance
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the organisation’s strategic plan.
- Act in the company’s best interests and in good faith to achieve its community purposes.
- Ensure the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements for a CIC in Scotland.
- Exercise independent judgment and reasonable care, skill, and diligence in your duties.
Values and Ethics
- Champion our core values of intersectional feminism, trans inclusivity, and environmental justice in all decisions.
- Foster a culture of inclusivity, accountability, and wellbeing for the entire team.
- Uphold our commitment to design excellence and accessibility.
Operational Oversight
- Participate actively in quarterly board meetings and join our Governance + Finance subgroup meetings.
- Scrutinise board papers, ask critical questions, and contribute to collective decision-making.
- Avoid conflicts of interest and declare any interests in proposed transactions.
What You'll Bring
We’re specifically looking to fill expertise gaps in Finance and Fundraising + Income Generation, though we welcome a diverse range of expertise and lived experience.
Finance
- Review budgets, management accounts, and financial statements prepared by the executive team.
- Ask constructive, challenging questions and highlight risks and trade‑offs.
- Ensure appropriate internal controls and policies exist and are followed.
- Advise on the financial implications of proposed strategies, projects, or partnerships.
- Stress‑test scenarios and support sensible reserves and risk policies.
- Provide assurance that statutory filings and CIC obligations are being met by management.
Fundraising + Income Generation
- Develop and oversee the execution of an ambitious and achievable fundraising strategy in collaboration with the team.
- Identify and research potential funding sources, including trusts, foundations, corporate partnerships, and public sector grants.
- Provide strategic guidance on the preparation of high-quality funding applications and proposals.
- Act as a champion for Studio Lutalica, helping to build and maintain relationships with key funders and stakeholders.
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on fundraising performance to the board, providing insight and recommendations.
Desirable Skills + Expertise
We always welcome additional expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Governance + Policy
- Creative Practice + Client Delivery
- Communications
- Legal
- People + Culture
- Impact Data + Measurement
Time Commitment
Co-Directors are expected to attend a 90-minute board meeting each quarter. In addition, you will be expected to join at least one of the subgroups which meets regularly. The total time commitment, including meeting preparation and subgroup work, is anticipated to be around 5-6 hours per month.
Why Studio Lutalica?
Join us at Studio Lutalica, where your skills in communications and partnerships will directly contribute to creating a more inclusive world. We’re a feminist and queer-led organisation dedicated to empowering underrepresented communities. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a workplace that values creativity, inclusivity, and collaboration.
Find out more about us, our work and our services.
How to Apply
To apply, please fill out this form by Sunday 11 January 2026.
If you’d like an informal, confidential chat first, we’d be happy to do it—please email hello@lutalica.studio to arrange it.
We strongly encourage applications from women, trans, queer, disabled, and Black, Brown, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds. These voices are essential to our mission to advocate for and uplift the communities we serve.
If there are any adjustments we can make to support you in your application, please let us know by sending an email to jobs@lutalica.studio.
Examples of reasonable adjustments may include applying by submitting a video instead, using a different software to complete the application, providing additional time to complete the application, offering large print or screen reader-compatible formats, or arranging a sign language interpreter for interviews. Please note, we will be sharing the interview questions in advance with everyone proceeding to that stage.
We aim to reply to all applicants by Friday 16 January and hold interviews during the week commencing Monday 26 January.
