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Chair of Trustees

We are looking for a new Chair of our Trustees. This is a unique opportunity to lead a charity that is making a real difference in young people’s lives

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You’ll be part of a passionate team, helping to unlock creative futures and drive systemic change through the arts, contributing to the nation’s wider cultural landscape.

As Chair, you will lead the Board of Trustees in ensuring Artswork delivers on its mission and remains financially sustainable, strategically ambitious, and responsive to the needs of young people.

About Us

Artswork is a national organisation committed to giving all young people the opportunity to lead, be changemakers, and thrive in the creative, cultural, and heritage sectors. We offer training across the whole of the UK and internationally, as well as delivering programmes across the south of England that:

  • Provide pre-employment training and placements for young people
  • Champion inclusivity, innovation, and sustainability
  • Support youth-led creative projects
  • Amplify youth voice
Watch our latest video introducing our new patron, HRH Princess Eugenie, who shares our belief in the power of creativity to open doors and shape futures.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is passionate about empowering young people through creativity
  • Has experience in leadership, governance, or strategic development
  • Is highly adept in communication, influencing, and relationship-building
  • Brings strong business or philanthropic networks and is confident in engaging potential supporters
  • Understands the challenges and opportunities facing the arts, education, and youth sectors
  • Is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • Can maximise the diverse knowledge, skills, and experience of the Board in order to inform and grow the shared vision
  • A group of young people standing around a sculpture they created, made from willow and a variety natural materials
  • four young girls look away from the camera towards a man showing them filmmaking equipment
  • Young girl screen printing assisted by adult
  • Whole school of primary pupils on playground facing the camera with protest banners
  • Group photo of Artswork staff
  • 7 young people stand on a bridge with blue sky behind them. They all look happy and throw a colourful paper globe off the bridge.
  • A group of young primary school children sit on the floor looking ahead to someone speaking.
  • Three young people holding paper cup Diwali lanterns they made for a Diwali parade
  • An artist and three young people choosing paints to decorate their trainers with

Our recruitment pack covers all information about the role including key responsibilities and the time commitment – download this below. 

To learn more about the responsibilities of being a trustee and eligibility to serve as a charity trustee, click here. You can read about the passionate and talented people who are already on our Board here.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete this online Expression of Interest form by 12pm on Thursday 8 January 2026

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