Chair of The Board

Chair of The Board

Tom Dale Company Closing date: Wed, 06 May 2026

Artform: Dance
Role: Legal
Contract: Permanent
UK-wide

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Tom Dale Company is recruiting a new Chair of the Board. The Chair will lead an engaged, diverse Board of Trustees, working closely with the Artistic Director/CEO and Executive Director to provide clear strategic direction, robust governance and effective support for the company’s growth.

Job Description

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking someone who is inspired by TDC's mission to transform audiences' experience of dance and to ignite public appetite for bold, immersive work.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and the time to contribute actively to quarterly Board meetings, key events and ongoing dialogue with the executive team (around fifteen days per year).

They will oversee delivery of our vision and business plan, champion TDC's values, act as an ambassador for the organisation and line-manage the Artistic Director/CEO.

Essential:
- Strong leadership qualities.
- Commitment to TDC's mission and values.
- Proven track record of thinking and acting strategically.
- Demonstrable commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and willingness to take action to ensure the organisation is representative.
- Able to devote sufficient time to fulfil the role effectively.
- Able to assure/command the respect of key institutional stakeholders (current and prospective).

Desirable:
- Prior experience of charity governance.
- An interest in arts, culture and/or wider creative sectors.
- Affinity with the Midlands region.

We particularly welcome applications from people who remain underrepresented in the dance and immersive arts sector.

If you require reasonable adjustments, have specific access needs or need an alternative format, please contact Jim Hendley (Executive Director): [email protected]

If you would like an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact Tom Dale (Artistic Director and CEO): [email protected]

Job Requirements

For a full list of requirements and responsibilities please see the link below to the Chair Recruitment Pack.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Chair of The Board
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Dance
  • Role: Legal
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Wed, 06 May 2026
  • Location: UK-wide

How to Apply

To apply, please provide:

1. A statement – either up to 3 sides of A4 at 12pt, or a voice recorded version of this document, or a video that is a maximum of six minutes. Please include a We Transfer / digital
online link if sending a large file.
2. Your CV.
3. Contact details for 2 referees (including their email address).
4. A completed Equal Opportunities monitoring form (available within the recruitment pack).

Your statement should outline why you would like to support TDC, the skills and experience you would bring to the role with reference to the Person Specification, and what difference you would make to the company at this moment.

Please email your application with the subject line CHAIR ROLE followed by your name to [email protected]