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We are currently seeking up to three new Trustees and a Chair of the Board to help shape the next phase of our journey.
Arts Catalyst envisions a world where creative collaboration drives social and environmental change — where communities in South Yorkshire and beyond are empowered through art to imagine and shape their own inclusive futures.
With your support, we aim to develop a robust business plan that addresses the challenges faced by small organisations and the communities we serve. Over the next five years, we will focus on building sustainable partnerships and income streams to secure our long-term resilience and financial sustainability.
We’re especially looking for individuals with experience in:
• Placemaking and community engagement
Applicants should be based in the North of England or the Midlands. Previous board experience is welcome but not essential. Training included for board members.
Download the pack from our website, here:
https://artscatalyst.org/blog/work-with-us-join-our-board-of-trustees/
We encourage emerging leaders to apply. We strongly encourage applications from those who are:
• Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds
• Deaf, Disabled, Neurodivergent or living with a long term health condition
• From working class backgrounds
PERSON SPECIFICATION
CHAIR OF THE BOARD
We’re seeking an experienced cultural leader to become Chair, you will play a key role in overseeing the board of trustees and have a close working partnership with the CEO of Arts Catalyst.
Requirements:
* 6+ years of senior leadership in the cultural
sector
* Significant HR and management experience
* Strong Arts Council England knowledge and
cultural network links
* Familiarity with capital development
* Based in the North or Midlands
TRUSTEE
We welcome individuals who are passionate about contemporary art and social change, particularly those with experience in:
* Legal expertise
* HR and people development
* Community engagement in South Yorkshire
Previous board experience is welcome but not essential. Training included for board members. We encourage emerging leaders to apply.
If you need this pack in another format, please contact Claudia Lastra via claudia.lastra@artscatalyst.org
HOW TO APPLY
Please email to Claudia Lastra
(claudia.lastra@artscatalyst.org) your CV and a covering letter explaining:
* Why you want to join the Board
* What skills and experience you bring
* Any training/support you might need
* Whether you’re interested in the Chair role
or trustee role
You can send your application in writing or as a video or audio if this is more accessible for you.
Please answer using one of these formats:
* A video (max. 3 mins)
Please also complete our Equal Opportunities
Form.
Deadline for both positions: 18th August 2025, 5pm
Interviews: Between 9th - 11th September 2025
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Business Development and Sales
* Industries
Artists and Writers
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