Chair of Trustees

  • Contract
  • London

Bush Theatre


Job Summary

We are looking for a successful and astute leader to chair our Board of Trustees. The Chair provides strategic leadership to the Board, working with and guiding the Co-CEOs and ensuring that, collectively, they deliver the organisation’s charitable objects, vision and mission.

Job Description

A key part of your role will be as an ambassador for the Bush. We hope to hear from people who are willing and able to help the Bush in making an effective case for support. There are, of course, many ways in which you could do this. We are particularly keen to hear from those who have a track record in supporting and facilitating fundraising in a similar context, either through partnership opportunities, activating a network, or experience of maximising the income opportunities offered in building-based organisations.

There are many different ways of being an effective Chair. The expectation is that the role will require a commitment of around two days a month on average, with more time during 2026 as the new Chair familiarises themself with the Bush and how it works.

We hold four Board meetings a year and an annual strategy day. The expectation is that Trustees, particularly the Chair, attend in person. However, we facilitate hybrid meetings when necessary.

The Chair has a particular role in nurturing and developing partnerships with our key donors and funders and potential funders. They are the main point of contact between the Board and Arts Council England.

This is an unremunerated role. However, reasonable expenses may be claimed.

Job Requirements

  • A demonstrable passion for and commitment to theatre and to the Bush’s mission, vision and values.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to represent the theatre, act as an ambassador, build positive relationships and develop networks over time.
  • An excitement about the challenge of balancing financial and non-financial metrics for success, giving proper consideration to both artistic ambition and long-term fiscal responsibility.
  • A willingness to bring your own networks into play for the benefit of the Bush and create new ones.
  • Have the time to attend shows at the Bush and elsewhere and be present at key meetings with stakeholders and donors.
  • A commitment to maximising the talents of the senior team and supporting them to achieve their goals.
  • A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion across all the theatre’s activities.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Chair of Trustees
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 16 Feb 2026

  • Location:

    London

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