Co-Opted Trustee for Business Development

  • Contract
  • UK-wide

CHEAD (Council for Higher Education Art and Desgin)


Job Summary

The Council for Higher Education Art and Design (CHEAD) is looking for a Co-opted Trustee for Business Development to help it achieve long-term financial sustainability and growth.

Job Description

Council for Higher Education in Art & Design (CHEAD) Voluntary Trustee Role | Three-Year Term

The Council for Higher Education in Art & Design (CHEAD) is the representative body for higher education providers in art, design, creative media and related disciplines across the UK. CHEAD provides leadership, advocacy and a collective voice for the sector, advancing knowledge, supporting members and promoting the value of creative education nationally.

We are seeking an experienced and strategically minded professional to join our Board as Co-opted Trustee: Business Development. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future sustainability and growth of CHEAD at a pivotal time for higher education and the creative disciplines.

The purpose of this role is to help CHEAD achieve long-term financial sustainability by developing and diversifying income streams, identifying strategic partnerships and funding opportunities, and contributing to financial planning in support of CHEAD’s 2025-2030 strategy.

Job Requirements

We are looking for someone with:
Significant experience in higher education, preferably within art, design, creative media or related disciplines. [
Strong business development, entrepreneurship, sponsorship or resource generation expertise.
A proven track record of developing sustainable income and increasing revenue.
Excellent networking, influencing and communication skills.
Strategic thinking, sound judgement and strong leadership capabilities.
A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and to supporting the mission of CHEAD.
An understanding of, or willingness to learn, the responsibilities of charity trusteeship.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Co-Opted Trustee for Business Development
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Wed, 30 Sep 2026

  • Location:

    UK-wide

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