Chair of the Board of Trustees
Peridot Partners Closing date: Mon, 11 Jan 2027
- Part time
- Unpaid
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Job Summary
Job Description
About Dancers' Career Development
Founded in 1973, Dancers' Career Development is the UK's leading national charity dedicated exclusively to the professional progression and transition of dancers. We support artists from every genre, including ballet, contemporary, hip hop, commercial, musical theatre and South Asian dance - at every career stage, from vocational training through to retirement.
With 80% of UK dancers working as freelancers, alongside employees in major Partner Companies like The Royal Ballet, Rambert and English National Ballet, DCD provides tailored, evidence-based support programmes.
Our holistic services include personal and career coaching, one-to-one consultations, mentoring, retraining grants, educational bursaries and specialised projects like SHIFT.
As an agile and dancer-led charity, we recognise dancers as unique, highly skilled individuals and ensure their voices shape every intervention we deliver within and beyond the cultural sector.
Job Requirements
About the role
In this pivotal voluntary role, you will lead a dedicated, highly skilled Board of Trustees and work closely with our Executive Director to set strategic direction, enhance our governance and champion our mission.
Job Responsibilities
Who we are looking for
We are interested in hearing from those with governance and leadership experience and demonstrable success in advocacy, public relations, or profile-raising, ideally within the cultural or non-profit sectors.
You will also have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in board governance and service delivery.
You may also have knowledge of the fundraising landscape for charities and experience of generating investment through philanthropy, commercial income, or strategic partnerships.
Additionally, expertise in human resources, career progression, or professional development would be desirable, as would experience within the cultural and/or charity sector as either an Executive or senior leader.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Chair of the Board of Trustees
- Salary: Unpaid
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Dance
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Mon, 11 Jan 2027
- Location: UK-wide
How to Apply
Please click on the link to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the role and how to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 11th January 2027.
- Contact name: David Hingley
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Peridot Partners
Executive search, trustee recruitment and board development services driven by values.
Building lasting relationships and finding brilliant leaders.