For the last 45 years Emergency Exit Arts has been at the forefront of the UK's outdoor art landscape, creating impactful artworks and events in unexpected places across the UK and Europe.

EEA is at the beginning of an exciting new era. We have a new Creative Director & CEO, we have a renewed ambition and a commitment to staying relevant and imaginative in the years ahead, open to new ideas, new ways of working and new possibilities. This is a pivotal moment to shape what comes next.

Our vision: Enriching people's lives through creativity
Our mission: Our mission is to enrich people's lives and empower communities to flourish. We achieve this by producing dynamic art that sparks awe-inspiring creativity.

The new Chair will lead our Board and governance strategy, line manage our Creative Director/CEO and be a passionate advocate for our work.

Chair Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership: Providing clear, values-led guidance to shape EEA's organisational strategy, offering oversight to the charity's growth and development and monitoring progress against this.

Board Leadership and Governance: Lead the Board of Trustees, creating an environment in which people can contribute and collaborate effectively, chair quarterly board meetings, uphold positive board culture, ensure decisions are actioned and oversee adherence to the charity's objectives and purpose.

External Representation: Act as an ambassador for EEA, represent and advocate for EEA publicly through attending events, building relationships and trust with partners, funders and communities.

Executive Line Management: Line managing the CEO through regular check-ins and annual appraisals. Providing support and challenge, and ensuring accountability, personal development and professional guidance.

Decision-Making: Nurture thoughtful, collective decision-making, creating space for different perspectives and guiding the board towards choices that are purposeful and grounded in the charity's values.