Independent Chair - Peterborough Presents Consortium

Independent Chair - Peterborough Presents Consortium

Peterborough Presents Closing date: Mon, 31 Aug 2026

Role: Human Resources
Contract: Temporary
East
East Midlands
South East
  • Part time
  • Unpaid

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Peterborough Presents is looking for an exceptional individual who can fulfill the role of independent chair for our consortium as we embark on Phase 4 (2026-29) programme. This is a voluntary role with a time commitment of up to 8 days per year, for up to 3 years. Reasonable expenses are supported

Job Description

This is rare opportunity and an excellent time to join Peterborough Presents Consortium. We have secured a £840,000 grant funding from Arts Council England to help us deliver against our mission and values over the next 3 years. We have a clear and ambitious Business Plan which sets out some of our most important ambitions. It ensures that we don't stand still but continue to expand and evolve, both growing and sustaining our engagement.

We are looking for someone to lead our consortium, a strong champion with a commitment to culture, creativity and community. We're looking for someone who has demonstrable experience of chairing strategic partnerships and a solid understanding of effective governance. You will have experience of community, arts or non-profit settings and be an excellent communicator and facilitator.

As Chair, you will lead quarterly consortium meetings and occasional additional meetings, as well as provide support to our Director. You will be both our critical friend and a strong ambassador for Peterborough Presents. This is a voluntary role spanning 3 years.

A full job description is available via our recruitment pack. This is available as plain text, PDF and audio version by visiting peterboroughpresents.org/opportunities

Job Requirements

Full details on website.
Essential qualities required:
Demonstrated leadership experience in community, arts, or non-profit settings.
Strong understanding of governance & strategic planning.
An experienced facilitator able to guide productive meetings, and support the consortium and leadership team in taking balanced & objective decisions
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Ability to act with integrity, diplomacy, and impartiality.
Passion for social justice and the role of the arts in community development and wellbeing
Highly organised and able to make effective use of consortium time with ability to ensure appropriate follow-up to consortium decisions
Able to maintain an independent perspective with no significant conflicts of interest
Good listener who is able to draw together different perspectives & filter into clear actions
Experience of being a trustee or committee member of a charity / CIC

Job Responsibilities

Full details on website. Examples requirements include:

Advocacy & representation:
Act as a visible & credible ambassador for PP within the community & the wider arts & cultural sectors.
Help build relationships with key stakeholders, incl Arts Council England, funders, artists, community groups, local authorities, & partner organisations.
Act as representative for PP at public events, community meetings, & networking opportunities.

Leadership:
Chair quarterly meetings & away day effectively, encouraging open dialogue, diverse perspectives, & evidence-based decision-making.
Provide clear leadership to the consortium, working with the Director to enhance effective governance & strategic direction.
Lead by example in promoting diversity, inclusion, & accessibility across the project
Ensure PP celebrates & operates in line with its mission, values, & any relevant legal / funding requirements.
Support the development & monitoring of the programme's Business Plan & targets

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Independent Chair - Peterborough Presents Consortium
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours: Part time
  • Role: Human Resources
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Mon, 31 Aug 2026
  • Location:
    East
    East Midlands
    South East

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter (of no more than 2 sides of A4 or 8 min video / audio file) stating why you would be interested in this role and how your experience meets our criteria.

Please send this to Peterborough Presents Director, Sarah Haythornthwaite at [email protected]. If you would like an informal chat about the role, please email Sarah to arrange a call.

Deadline: 5pm, 31st August 2026

As part of our commitment to addressing imbalance, we are operating a guaranteed interview scheme. Applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role and identify as one of the following groups will be guaranteed an interview:

Global Majority (including people who identify as Black, Asian, Arab, mixed heritage or from other racially minoritised backgrounds)

Disabled (including D/deaf, neurodivergent and people with long-term health conditions) .

This forms part of our positive action approach under the Equality Act 2010.