CHAIR OF HERTS VISUAL ARTS
Herts Visual Arts Closing date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026
- Part time
- Unpaid
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
Working alongside the Executive Team, the Chair leads and shapes the strategic direction to ensure effective governance and support for HVA's mission.
As the public face of HVA, the Chair champions visual arts in Hertfordshire, fostering collaboration across the arts community and developing strategic alliances.
Job Requirements
Essential attributes
- Commitment to HVA's mission and values.
- Strong leadership, strategic development, communication, and facilitation skills.
- Experience in governance, management, or voluntary sector leadership.
- Able to dedicate time to meetings, events, and advocacy.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of the visual arts sector.
- Experience in fundraising, partnership development, or community engagement.
- Previous trustee or committee experience.
Time Commitment:
- Approximately 1 day per week, to include attendance at and preparation for committee meetings and other events
- Term of office: 5 years typically, renewable subject to governance rules.
Formal handover to the new Chair will be at the AGM on 8 June 2026.
Ideally, they will join us as soon as they are available to allow for handover and induction and for introduction to the membership.
What we will provide to volunteers
Reimbursement of costs
Job Responsibilities
1 Leadership and Governance
- Lead our Executive Team in setting vision, values, and strategic priorities shaping the future of this well respected and long established organisation.
- Ensure compliance with legal, financial, and regulatory requirements.
- Uphold HVA's constitution and objectives.
2 Board Management
- Chair meetings effectively, encourage inclusive discussion and clear decision making.
- Support and mentor the Executive Team.
- Ensure succession planning and recruitment of new volunteers.
3 Representation & Advocacy
- Act as an ambassador for HVA, representing the organisation.
- Build partnerships with sponsors, local authorities, arts organisations, funding bodies, and community groups.
4 Operational Oversight
- Work closely with the Executive Team to oversee activities.
- Ensure risk management and sustainability of HVA's programmes.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: CHAIR OF HERTS VISUAL ARTS
- Salary: Unpaid
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Visual arts
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Hybrid
- Closing date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026
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Location:
South East
How to Apply
Please forward a CV along with summary letter
- Contact name: Val Lawson
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Herts Visual Arts
Herts Visual Arts is run by artists, to support artists, makers and artisans at all stages of their career. We promote, and co-ordinate artists, galleries, exhibitions and community projects across Hertfordshire. Our focus is on making the visual arts accessible, vibrant and enjoyable.
Shape the future of this respected arts organisation working alongside passionate volunteers and artists at the heart of Hertfordshire’s creative community.