Chair of Trustees
Charisma Charity Recruitment Closing date: Tue, 25 Aug 2026
- Part time
- Unpaid
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
Activate is now seeking a new Chair of Trustees to provide thoughtful, inclusive leadership to the Board and support the Artistic & Executive Director as the organisation builds on its achievements and strengthens its future direction. Working closely with the Artistic & Executive Director, trustees and wider stakeholders, the Chair will help ensure Activate remains creative, resilient, well-governed and ambitious in its impact.
As Chair, you will play a key role in guiding strategic discussion, supporting good governance, encouraging meaningful contribution from trustees and acting as an ambassador for Activate. You will champion the organisation's work and support Activate to enhance its visibility, partnerships and long-term sustainability.
Job Requirements
To succeed in this role, you'll bring:
Prior experience as a trustee, with a strong understanding of good governance and effective Boards
Strong alignment with Activate's values around free and low-cost access, equity, diversity and inclusion, landscape and nature, and environmental responsibility
A strategic outlook and the ability to support values-led organisational development, growth and innovation
A fundraising mindset and an understanding of the wider funding landscape
A passion for the arts, ideally the performing arts, festivals, outdoor arts, landscape-based practice or nature-based creativity
Job Responsibilities
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 25 August 2026
Charisma vetting interviews will be completed on an ongoing basis.
Interviews with Activate: September 2026
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, or any other category protected by law.
Charisma is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. If you have any reasonable adjustments, please confirm in your application, or contact our Operations Team on [email protected].
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Chair of Trustees
- Salary: Unpaid
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Performing arts
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Tue, 25 Aug 2026
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Location:
South West
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and Supporting Statement via the link - https://www.charismarecruitment.co.uk/jobs/7781-Chair-of-Trustees/
- Contact name: Katherine Anderson-Scott
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Charisma Charity Recruitment
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