Southwell Music Festival is a four-day, high-quality, community-focused classical music festival that takes place every August in the heart of rural Nottinghamshire. We are seeking a new Chair who is passionate about and supportive of the arts and who understands its benefits to wider society. We are a small but ambitious musical charity and the role of Chair is crucial to the success of our organisation.

The Chair and the board of trustees are ultimately legally accountable for everything we do, including our overall governance and strategic direction.

We are looking for candidates with:

- Senior leadership experience in at least one of the charitable, public, academic or business sectors.

- Previous experience as Chair of a charity is desirable.

- A well-developed understanding of charity governance and finances.

- An understanding of the the current fundraising environment, from major donors to trusts and foundations.

- The ability to chair Board meetings successfully.

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to represent Southwell Music Festival with confidence with key stakeholders.

- An interest in music and commitment to supporting the delivery of inspiring, high- quality music that benefits music lovers and local people in Southwell and the wider county.

Job Responsibilities

Location:
UK (London and Southwell)
Board meetings are held virtually and in-person

Time commitment:
Quarterly Board meetings for approximately two hours (usually held on weekday
evenings)
Annual Away Day
Participation in sub-committees and Festival events as appropriate

To apply, please:

• send a covering letter detailing your suitability for and interest in the role, along with a current CV, to [email protected] by Monday 15th April 2024.

Submission format:
• Word/PDF document (preferred)
• Audio/video submission (no longer than 10 minutes)
• cloud storage private link
• Youtube/Vimeo/Soundcloud link

Please contact us if you would like to discuss alternative ways to apply.