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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 year 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.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please send:

• An up-to-date CV detailing any voluntary or Board-level experience.

• A short statement (maximum 500 words, or a 4-minute recorded/filmed response) which outlines why you would like to become the Chair, and the skills and expertise you feel you can bring to Nottingham Contemporary which align with our values (see ‘Essential Criteria’ in Person Specification).

Send applications as a PDF or video/audio file to recruitment@nottinghamcontemporary.org

Interviews

Closing date for applications: 11 October 12.00 midday
First interviews: week commencing 4 November 2024
Second interviews: week commencing 18 November 2024

Remuneration

Please note that 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.

If you have questions about the role, or would like any more information, please email in the first instance and a call will be arranged: recruitment@nottinghamcontemporary.org