Chair of the Board (PSGCT)

Chair of the Board (PSGCT)

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

Peter Scott Gallery Charitable Trust (PSGCT) is the registered charity responsible for the Peter Scott Gallery, a distinctive and valued part of Lancaster Arts and Lancaster University. PSGCT is now seeking a new Chair of the Board to provide thoughtful leadership and to uphold strong governance.

Job Description

Peter Scott Gallery Charitable Trust (PSGCT) is the registered charity responsible for the Peter Scott Gallery, a distinctive and valued part of Lancaster Arts and Lancaster University. The Gallery is an Accredited Museum and holds a rich and varied collection spanning thousands of years, from ancient Egypt and Greece to contemporary art, including works by major artists such as Barbara Hepworth, L. S. Lowry and Terry Frost.

Lancaster Arts is an Arts Council England NPO, with a mission rooted in social and environmental justice and a belief in the power of artistic practice to inspire change, provoke critical thinking and create shared experiences. The Gallery plays a vital role in connecting artistic excellence with research, teaching, public engagement and the wider cultural life of the region.

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. Peter Scott Gallery Charitable Trust particularly encourages expressions of interest from disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds.

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: Minimum 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: Quarterly Board meetings usually held at Lancaster University.

Job Requirements

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:
A strong track record of leadership in the cultural sector
Prior experience as a Trustee, ideally with experience of chairing Boards, committees, meetings or events
A strategic outlook and with the confidence to convene diverse stakeholders and support active, informed and mutually supportive Board contribution

You will also share Lancaster Arts' commitment to inclusion, environmental responsibility and socially engaged arts practice, and bring the confidence, networks and enthusiasm to act as an ambassador and connector for the Peter Scott Gallery and Lancaster Arts.

Job Responsibilities

PSGCT is now seeking a new Chair of the Board to provide thoughtful leadership, uphold strong governance, support financial resilience and act as an ambassador for the Gallery and its ambitions. Working closely with the Curator, Director of Lancaster Arts, fellow Trustees, Lancaster Arts Board and university colleagues, the Chair will help ensure the Trust continues to thrive and that the collection is developed, interpreted and shared with ambition and care.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Chair of the Board (PSGCT)
  • 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 the Board (PSGCT)

Job: Chair of the Board (PSGCT)

Organisation: Charisma Charity Recruitment

Postcode: LA1 4YW

How to Apply

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

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