New Brewery Arts
Job Summary
Job Description
At the heart of everything we do is our purpose: to connect people with the hand-made, promote the joy and fulfilment of making, and celebrate the role of craft and creativity in all our lives. This is a chance to lead an organisation that champions creativity and community, and to help us secure a strong and sustainable future while growing our impact and reach.
As Chair, you’ll provide leadership to a skilled and committed Board and work in close partnership with our CEO. You’ll ensure strong governance, support and challenge the executive team, and create the right conditions for the Board and the organisation to thrive. You’ll also act as a powerful advocate for New Brewery Arts and all we stand for.
We’re looking for someone who brings credibility, leadership, and a genuine commitment to creativity and craft. You don’t need previous Chair experience, what matters most is your ability to offer insight, ask the right questions, and help guide good decisions. We value curiosity, challenge, and constructive support.
In 2024-25 the organisation experienced a period of acute financial pressure, which was stabilised through decisive action by trustees and staff, alongside exceptional community and donor support. New Brewery Arts has stabilised its immediate position and is now focused on building long-term resilience and sustainability as it approaches its 50th anniversary.
If you’re excited by creativity, community, and the transformative power of craft and want to play a key role in shaping New Brewery Arts as it turns 50 we’d love to hear from you.
Job Requirements
The Chair will provide leadership and direction to the Board of Trustees and the Chief Executive Officer, support the employees and ensure that the organisation achieves its objectives. The role is pivotal in creating the conditions for overall Board and individual Trustee and Executive effectiveness.
The incoming Chair will need to have credibility, strong leadership skills and commitment to carefully manage the organisation’s governance arrangements and to ensure the Board of Trustees is well run. They should be able to mentor and challenge the CEO and be a compelling communicator and advocate for the organisation’s activities.
We are looking for a highly engaged Chair who can dedicate time, energy and focus to the role. This is likely to be one to two days a month. The ability to consistently devote time to the role is essential.
The role requires time developing our new strategic plan, preparing for and attending Board and sub-committee meetings, attending events etc.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Chair of trustees
- Salary: Unpaid
- Hours:
Full time - Role: Human Resources
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Mon, 02 Mar 2026
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Location:
South West
Job: Chair of trustees
Job: Chair of trustees
Organisation: New Brewery Arts
Postcode: GL7 1JH
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