Trustees and Chair of the Board

  • Contract
  • Remote

Diverse City


  • Job Title: Trustees and Chair of the Board
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Charity
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Tue, 01 Sep 2026

  • Location:

    Remote

Job Summary

Diverse City is looking for a new a Chair and Trustees to join our board, and support us in making important decisions about the management of our charity. We are seeking expression of interest from people who are committed to our core mission: achieving equity in the arts.

Job Description

Both Trustee’s and the Chair of the Board play a central role at Diverse City, making important decisions about the management of the charity. Our trustees are passionate about the arts and about justice and equity.

While all Trustee’s contribute to our governance, the Chair of the Board also takes the responsibility of leading an effective board, managing Diverse City’s Executive Team, and representing the organisation as an ambassador and advocate for Diverse City.

2026 is an exciting year for us – we are celebrating our 20th birthday as an organisation, and are looking forward to sharing the opportunity for new members of the board to become part of our ongoing journey together.

Job Requirements

Diverse City are seeking candidates who are committed to our core mission – achieving equity in the arts.

We are looking for people who have a wholehearted commitment to our valued and mission, as well as a team-focused approach to problem solving and management. Equality and fairness is central to the work we do as a company, so a commitment to championing diversity and inclusion in the arts is essential. Ideal candidates will be well versed in active listening and respecting the diversity of thought, lived experience and opinion from others – and be comfortable applying their strategic skills creatively in practice. Prior experience in a board-level role is not necessary – but a willingness to learn about the role and responsibilities of a trustee is essential.

We welcome all applicants, and are particularly interested in candidates with skills in:

– Working with the Arts Council as a National Portfolio Organisation
– Fundraising
– Finance
– Digital Communication

How to Apply

Interested in finding out more? Take a look at our website for the board recruitment pacts and more details on how to apply – or get in contact direct with Becky Hughes (Governance and Compliance Manager).

We aim to close applications on September 1st 2026 – and welcome people getting in touch with us any time prior to find out more and start a conversation together.

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