Volunteer Chair for Multi-Arts Venue | Ilminster Arts Centre

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ApplyAsk a questionSave opportunityIlminster Arts Centre’s mission is to bring amazing art, live music and creative workshops to the Southwest. Could your expertise and skills help support our vision and to secure a bright future for the charity?What will you be doing?Ilminster Arts Centre is seeking to appoint a new Chair to lead the Board of Trustees in support our charitable objectives. You will work with the Board and the Arts Centre Manager to help us achieve our vision of an imaginative, adventurous and valued programme of arts and entertainment activities that meets the needs, and develops the tastes and expectations of, local people and visitors to the county.We are looking for a natural leader who can act as an ambassador and spokesperson for the charity, and ensure that the Board works together to provide maximum impact for our beneficiaries. Responsibilities will include ensuring the Board fulfils its duties, reviewing major risks and opportunities, and maintaining the financial health of the charity.The Chair should demonstrate strong people skills, with an ability to bring together the Board, volunteers and external stakeholders towards a common strategic aim. They should have experience working at leadership level within an organisation, and knowledge of charity governance. A track record of fundraising, grant writing or leading events would be beneficial. Most importantly, however, we are looking for someone who is passionate about the impact culture and the arts can have on the community.We aim to ensure that we work with high levels of accountability, inclusivity and sustainability. We actively encourage democracy and accessibility to decision-making and are keen to investigate more effective ways of doing this. We also wish to promote a clear and shared vision of the Arts Centre’s aims and values.Trustee meetings are held once a month, with occasional additional meetings as required. This is an active role which will require a minimum of 5 hours a week input from you.What are we looking for?We are looking for a committed individual with good communication and willingness to get stuck into the day-to-day running of the Arts Centre.The current trustees each take an interest and responsibility for a specific aspect of the Arts Centre. If you have a background or experience in any of the following areas, we would be particularly interested in hearing from you

• Finance
• Charity governance
• Property management
• HR
• Business development
• Fundraising
• Youth engagement

What difference will you make?As part of our board you will support and shape our work and strategic direction. You will also help us achieve our vision of an imaginative, adventurous and valued programme of arts and entertainment activities that meets the needs, and develops the tastes and expectations of, local people and visitors to the county.Before you applyPlease apply through Reach in the first instance. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit the Arts Centre and attend an informal interview.Causes

• Arts

Organisation typeCharityOur mission is to bring amazing art, live music and creative workshops to the South West. As a multi-arts venue, we’ve been enriching the cultural life of our community for almost 30 years from a...ApplyAsk a questionSave opportunity