Arts In The Yard
Job Summary
Job Description
Purpose of the Chair role
The Chair helps the Board work well together and provides leadership and direction as Arts In The Yard continues to develop.
Arts In The Yard | Chair of Trustees Role Description
Working closely with the CEO and trustees, the Chair helps keep the charity focused on our purpose, good governance and long-term sustainability. They provide support and constructive challenge to the CEO, while recognising that the CEO leads the day-to-day running of the charity.
Key responsibilities
Leading the Board
Lead and chair Board meetings in an inclusive and positive way.
Help trustees work well together and make good, informed decisions.
Work with the CEO to plan meetings and ensure the Board has the
information it needs.
Support the recruitment, induction and development of trustees.
Help ensure AITY meets its governance and legal responsibilities.
Looking ahead
Work with the Board and CEO to shape AITY’s strategy and future
direction.
Help us keep sight of the bigger picture and our charitable purpose.
Support the Board to consider AITY’s performance, finances, risks and
long-term sustainability.
Working with the CEO
Build a positive, open and constructive relationship with the CEO.
Be a regular sounding board, offering both support and constructive
challenge.
Act as a link between the CEO and the wider Board.
Lead the CEO’s annual appraisal on behalf of the Board.
Maintain a clear distinction between the Board’s governance role and the
CEO’s responsibility for running the charity.
Championing AITY
Be an enthusiastic ambassador for AITY and the communities we work alongside.
Champion our values and community-led approach.
Help build positive relationships with partners, funders and other
organisations.
Represent AITY at occasional events and meetings where appropriate.
Job Requirements
Person specification
Essential
A commitment to AITY’s charitable purposes, values and communities.
The ability to provide inclusive and collaborative leadership.
The ability to think strategically and maintain focus on the longer-term interests
of the charity.
An understanding of the distinction between governance and operational
management.
The ability to build a constructive, supportive and appropriately challenging
relationship with a CEO.
Sound judgement, integrity and the confidence to make difficult decisions
when required.
The ability to facilitate discussion, listen to different perspectives and help a
group reach effective decisions.
A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
A willingness to understand and engage with the communities in which AITY
works.
Sufficient time and capacity to fulfil the responsibilities of Chair.
A commitment to induction, training and continuing development.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Chair of Trustees
- Salary: Unpaid
- Hours:
Part time - Artform: Combined arts
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Mon, 26 Oct 2026
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Location:
West Midlands
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