Chair - designate & trustee

Chair - designate & trustee

Farnham Maltings Closing date: Tue, 30 Jun 2026

Artform: Combined arts
Role: Fundraising
Contract: Temporary
South East

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

This is an opportunity to lead a well-established Board at a time of organisational strength and evolution. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping Farnham Maltings’ future direction, ensuring strong governance, and supporting the Executive team to deliver against our objectives.

Job Description

The Role

Working closely with the Chief Executive, the Board of Trustees and senior management team, the Chair will:

Provide visible, strategic leadership to the Board and organisation
Ensure effective governance and the highest standards of Board performance
Support and constructively challenge the Chief Executive to drive organisational success
Help shape and oversee the delivery of Farnham Maltings' strategic ambitions
Act as an ambassador for the organisation, building relationships locally, regionally and nationally
Bring sound commercial judgement alongside a deep commitment to our charitable aims
Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing Board culture
A strong and balanced Chair - Chief Executive relationship will be central to success in this role.

Job Requirements

Time Commitment

Approximately 2 - 3 days per month
Attendance at four Board meetings per year and an annual Board away day
Attendance at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), which is typically scheduled on the same day as a Board meeting in November
Participation in Board committees where appropriate
Trustees serve a maximum term of six years
The Board operates through three committees: Programme, People & Resources and Finance, each chaired by a Trustee who report to the Board.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Chair - designate & trustee
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Tue, 30 Jun 2026
  • Location:
    South East
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Job: Chair - designate & trustee

Job: Chair - designate & trustee

Organisation: Farnham Maltings

Postcode: GU9 7QR

How to Apply

Application Process

To express your interest, please send:

Your CV, and
A short expression of interest (no more than 1 page) outlining your suitability for the role
Please send submissions to: [email protected]

Closing date: 5:00pm, 30 June

Following review of expressions of interest, a shortlist of candidates will be invited to an initial informal conversation with the current Chair via Microsoft Teams.

Candidates progressing further will be invited to:

Meet with the Chief Executive, Peter Glanville, including a site visit
Attend a more formal panel discussion with Trustees
The Board will then make a final decision on appointment. We aim to appoint ahead of the August Board meeting, enabling the Chair-Designate to attend as an observer.