Chair of Advisory Board (Lancaster Arts Board)

Chair of Advisory Board (Lancaster Arts Board)

Charisma Charity Recruitment Closing date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Artform: Combined arts
Role: Fundraising
Contract: Contract
North West

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Lancaster Arts is now seeking a new Chair of the Lancaster Arts Board (LAB) to provide strong, collaborative and values-led leadership.

Job Description

Lancaster Arts is a dynamic and ambitious combined arts organisation, embedded within Lancaster University and supported as an NPO by Arts Council England. Its programme spans contemporary performance, music, visual art, commissions, artist residencies, Creative Gatherings and public programmes across the Nuffield Theatre, the Great Hall, the Peter Scott Gallery, campus spaces and locations across the wider region. Almost half of its programme takes place outside its venues, often in unexpected places including natural settings, community centres, carparks and historic buildings.

With a long-established reputation for the creation, development and presentation of cutting-edge contemporary arts, Lancaster Arts brings together artists, researchers, students, communities and audiences through work that is socially engaged, internationally relevant and rooted in the organisation's vision of a world where social and environmental justice drives change.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law

Charisma is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. If you have any reasonable adjustments or wish to apply for this role under the Disability Confident Scheme, please contact our Operations Teams on [email protected]. Charisma will ensure all candidates who disclose that they wish to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and that meet the minimum criteria for the role will receive an opportunity to interview with the Charisma Consultant representing the vacancy.

Term: 3-years
Time commitment: 1 day a month, plus ad hoc urgent requests or special matters may be dealt with through emails or online zoom
meetings.
Location: Lancaster University, with Board meetings held in person across campus and occasionally at external venues.

Job Requirements

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:
A strong track record of leadership in the cultural sector or a closely related field
A strategic outlook and the ability to navigate the intersection of Higher Education, the arts and wider civic and cultural relationships
Skilled facilitation and communication, with the confidence to convene diverse stakeholders and support inclusive, purposeful Board discussion

You will also share Lancaster Arts' commitment to inclusion, environmental responsibility and socially engaged practice, and bring the credibility, networks and enthusiasm to act as a public advocate and connector for Lancaster Arts.

Job Responsibilities

Lancaster Arts is now seeking a new Chair of the Lancaster Arts Board (LAB) to provide strong, collaborative and values-led leadership. LAB is an Advisory Board, which provides strategic guidance, advocacy and critical support, helping Lancaster Arts strengthen its visibility, connections and influence across Lancaster University, the cultural sector and civic life, while supporting the organisation to remain responsive, resilient and relevant in a complex environment.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Chair of Advisory Board (Lancaster Arts Board)
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026
  • Location:
    North West
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Job: Chair of Advisory Board (Lancaster Arts Board)

Job: Chair of Advisory Board (Lancaster Arts Board)

Organisation: Charisma Charity Recruitment

Postcode: LA1 4YW

How to Apply

Please see the candidate pack for full details.

For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact: Katherine Anderson-Scott, Executive Director of Charisma Charity Recruitment, on 01962 813300 or [email protected]

Closing date: 23.59 on Thursday 13th August 2026
Interviews with Lancaster Arts: from 1st September 2026 onwards
Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by EOD on 20th August prior to shortlist submission on 21st August.