Guardian Jobs · 12 hours ago
Chair of Trustees, Activate
Dorset, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveActivate Performing Arts is a 35-year-old arts charity focused on bringing contemporary performance to communities across Dorset and Europe. They are seeking a new Chair of Trustees to lead the Board and support the Artistic & Executive Director in shaping the organization's strategy and enhancing its visibility and impact.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
Lead the Board and support the Artistic & Executive Director in guiding the organisation through the next phase of its development
Play a key role in shaping the upcoming 3–5-year strategy
Support Activate prepare for its next Arts Council England National Portfolio application
Act as an ambassador for Activate through opening networks, championing its work, and supporting the organisation to enhance its visibility and impact
Qualification
Required
Prior experience as a charity trustee, ideally as Chair, Vice-Chair or committee Chair, with a solid grasp of good governance and Boards
Alignment with Activate's values around free and low-cost access, landscape and nature, equity, diversity and inclusion, and environmental responsibility, with enthusiasm for thoughtful values-led innovation rather than pure commercialisation
Fundraising mentality with an understanding of the funding landscape
A passion and affinity to the arts and culture sector, ideally including performing arts, festivals, arts within landscape or environmental contexts, including nature-based creativity, outdoor arts
Confident, inclusive chairing skills, able to bring out quieter voices, hold respectful but robust discussions, and ensure meaningful contribution from all trustees
Company
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51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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