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Chair of the Board of Trustees

Nottingham, Nottingham (Hybrid)
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Job description

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic individual to lead the Board of Trustees of Nottingham Contemporary. This is an exciting time to join us, as the gallery marks its 15th anniversary whilst looking forward to its next chapter.

As Chair of Trustees, you will be an effective and influential ambassador for Nottingham Contemporary and have a personal commitment to our ethos, vision and values. You will have the ability to balance the strategic challenges faced within the sector with a supportive and creative leadership style.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an individual with previous Trustee experience to support the Director and collaborative leadership team, to build upon current successes and to identify new opportunities for future sustainability.

Main Duties of the Role

Please look at the supporting documents to find out more about the organisation and the role.

Time Commitment

Estimated at an average of 2 days per month.

To Chair 4 (from 2025 – 5) full Board meetings per year and to attend the Finance and Audit Committee meetings, of which there are up to 6 per year. Regular 1:1’s with the Director and up to 2 Board Development/Away Days per annum. You will be invited to voluntarily attend the 3 exhibition openings per year and other fundraising, networking and promotional functions.

Some meetings may be able to be accessed remotely; however, the attendance of the Chair is felt to be beneficial as regularly as possible.

Interviews

Closing date for applications: 11 October 2024, 12.00 midday

First interviews: week commencing 4 November 2024

Second interviews: week commencing 18 November 2024

Remuneration

The role, as defined by the Charity Commission, is an unpaid voluntary position. Expenses incurred taking part in Board business, such as travel, caring or support costs, will be reimbursed or met directly by Nottingham Contemporary.

 

We actively encourage applications from people whose perspectives and experiences are currently under-represented on our Board:

  • people from ethnically diverse cultural backgrounds,
  • people from working class / lower socio-economic backgrounds,
  • people who identify as disabled or have a long-term condition.
Application resources
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Nottingham Contemporary View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 51 - 100
Refreshed on: 25 September 2024
Closing date: 11 October 2024 at 12:00
Tags: Training / Learning, Digital, Education, Engagement / Outreach, Museum, Music, Photography, Students / School, Video / Film, Corporate Fundraising, Direct / Supporters, Events / Activities, Individual Giving, Trusts / Foundations, Digital Fundraising, Grants

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