West Yorkshire Print Workshop
- Job Title: Chair of the Board
- Salary: Unpaid
- Hours:
Part time - Artform: Visual arts
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Mon, 08 Jun 2026
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Location:
UK-wide
Job Summary
Job Description
The Chair will provide inclusive and empathetic leadership to the Board, work closely with the Director and the team, champion artistic excellence and equity, diversity and inclusion, and act as a visible ambassador for WYPW.
WYPW is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation and a vibrant, artist-centred hub for printmaking. For over 40 years we have supported artists and communities through studio space provision, specialist print facilities, exhibitions and learning programmes. We are now entering an exciting new chapter, exploring a potential expansion and relocation, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund through our BluePRINT project.
The Chair is appointed for a three-year term. This is a voluntary position.
We are keen to hear from people who are curious, committed and motivated to help shape the future of printmaking in West Yorkshire and beyond. We value lived experience alongside professional expertise and warmly welcome applications from people whose perspectives are currently underrepresented at Board level.
We are particularly interested in experience in one or more of the following:
Excellence in printmaking, learning and community engagement
Finance, audit and risk
Business development and strategic growth
Marketing and communications
Fundraising and philanthropy
Legal, HR, governance and compliance
Property and capital development
Job Requirements
The Chair will play a vital role in shaping the direction of West Yorkshire Print Workshop, ensuring we deliver on our
objectives. They attend four Board meetings a year (online or
in person), participate in the Annual General Meeting (AGM),
and may also join optional away days or sub-group meetings.
The Chair will provide strategic guidance and key decision-making
and may also advise on specific areas of expertise or interest.
The Chair is appointed for a three-year term. This is an unpaid role, but expenses such as travel to meetings are reimbursed. Trustees
also enjoy a ‘creative day’ at the workshop, learning
printmaking while discussing key issues, and an away day at
another British creative organisation to broaden perspective
and insight. We value lived experience alongside professional expertise. We warmly welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, helping ensure our Board reflects the diversity of the audiences we serve.
How to Apply
To apply, please send:
An up-to-date CV
A statement (no more than 800 words) explaining why you wish to join the Board, and the skills and experience you would bring
A completed Equal Opportunities Form
Statements can also be submitted as a video or audio recording (maximum five minutes).
- Contact name: Natalie Rudd
- Contact email: [email protected]
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