Chair of the Board of Trustees - (or Co-Chair)

Chair of the Board of Trustees - (or Co-Chair)

20 Stories High Closing date: Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Artform: Theatre
Role: Creative
Contract: Hybrid
North West

Fri, 29 May 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

A general background in strategy, governance, finance, HR and fundraising would be useful. Previous experience as a Trustee or Chair would be welcomed.

Job Description

Role Title Chair of the Board of Trustees - (or Co-Chair)
Direct Reports Co-Chief Executive Officers
Background A general background in strategy, governance, finance, HR and fundraising would be useful. Previous experience as a Trustee or Chair would be welcomed.
Remuneration The Chair is a voluntary role involving a time commitment of approximately 12 days per year.

Job Requirements

The Board meets six times a year (four meetings plus two away-days), with subcommittees covering finance, anti-racism, environmental responsibility and creative fundraising. Beyond that, you'll stay in regular contact with the leadership team offering insight and guidance.

Job Responsibilities

20 Stories High are seeking a new Board Chair, to oversee the 20SH Board of Directors, ensuring that the Board is effective in promoting the vision and values of the organisation. This involves leading the Board in driving strategy and overseeing the delivery of our programme of work, as laid out in our NPO funding agreement with Arts Council England.
The Board of 20 Stories High has ultimate responsibility for the affairs of the company, ensuring it is solvent, well run and that it delivers the company's charitable objectives for the benefit of the public.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Chair of the Board of Trustees - (or Co-Chair)
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Hybrid
  • Closing date: Mon, 06 Jul 2026
  • Location:
    North West
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Job: Chair of the Board of Trustees - (or Co-Chair)

Job: Chair of the Board of Trustees - (or Co-Chair)

Organisation: 20 Stories High

Postcode: L81XE

How to Apply

If you would like to arrange a confidential one-to-one discussion about the role then please contact [email protected] and we will arrange a call with the current Chair to answer any questions that you might have.
To submit an expression of interest in the role please complete a copy of the Proposal Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and return them to: [email protected]
Alternatively, we also welcome submissions in video/audio format and BSL. Please send a film/audio file answering the questions within the Proposal Form (no longer than 15 minutes).
If you have any additional access requirements to complete this submission, then please let us know and we will support this.

Deadline: 9am, Monday 6th July 2026.
Interviews: Monday 13th July 2026. Candidates will be notified of an interview by Tuesday 7th July.