Chair of the Board
Magic Acorns Closing date: Sun, 10 Jan 2027
- Part time
- Unpaid
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
Are you looking for a new opportunity to develop personally and professionally? Are you wishing to utilise and develop your management and leadership skills, and gain new experience?
Magic Acorns is looking for the right person to chair our Board of Directors and support the executive team to oversee the strategic health of our organisation, and contribute to the next exciting phase of our evolution. If you have a grounding in the practical realities of charity governance, and are inspired by the work and vision of Magic Acorns, we would love to hear from you.
Apply: Download the Chair of the Board Recruitment Pack for more information and how to apply.
Deadline: 10 January 2027 at 5pm
Contact: [email protected]
If you have any questions about the role before applying, please do get in touch in Joy Haynes, Development Director. We are happy to have an informal conversation.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are currently under-represented in the arts. Magic Acorns is committed to fair, inclusive and safer recruitment.
Job Requirements
The Chair is a voluntary role leading the governance and structural development of our organisation.
We are seeking someone with experience of either chairing or trusteeship of a small charity. We would be open to a first-time chair: someone who sees this as the right next step in their own journey, has relevant experience including leading meetings, financial literacy, line management and appraisals, and is committed to supporting the ethos and growth of our organisation.
Job Responsibilities
Main responsibilities:
Chair board meetings, making sure they are minuted, and that follow-up actions are communicated and monitored.
Represent the Board and wider organisation with external partners and at events.
Support the Executive Directors in all matters pertaining to business development.
Ensure the Board discusses, agrees, and focuses on the purpose and values of the organisation.
Lead the Board and Executive Directors to identify key strategic decisions and financial priorities, and support delivery.
Manage potential conflicts of interest to ensure probity and transparency.
Review Board composition and ensure timely recruitment.
Work with the Board and staff to further our strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Ensure the organisation has in place appropriate policies, systems and procedures to operate legally and effectively.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Chair of the Board
- Salary: Unpaid
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Combined arts
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Sun, 10 Jan 2027
- Location: Remote
How to Apply
Download the Chair of the Board Recruitment Pack from our website for more information and how to apply.
- Contact name: Joy Haynes
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Magic Acorns
Early Years arts organisation based in Great Yarmouth. We create spaces where children, families and artists can flourish together.