Position Description

The Chair will lead an engaged, diverse Board of Trustees, working closely with the Artistic Director/CEO and Executive Director to provide clear strategic direction, robust governance and effective support for the company’s growth.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and the time to contribute actively to quarterly Board meetings, key events and ongoing dialogue with the executive team (around fifteen days per year).

They will oversee delivery of our vision and business plan, champion TDC’s values, act as an ambassador for the organisation and line-manage the Artistic Director/CEO.

Selection Criteria

We are seeking someone who is inspired by TDC’s mission to transform audiences’ experience of dance and to ignite public appetite for bold, immersive work.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and the time to contribute actively to quarterly Board meetings, key events and ongoing dialogue with the executive team (around fifteen days per year).

Essential:

• Strong leadership qualities.
• Commitment to TDC’s mission and values.
• Proven track record of thinking and acting strategically.
• Demonstrable commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and willingness to take action to ensure the organisation is representative.
• Able to devote sufficient time to fulfil the role effectively.
• Able to assure/command the respect of key institutional stakeholders (current and prospective).

Desirable:

• Prior experience of charity governance.
• An interest in arts, culture and/or wider creative sectors.
• Affinity with the Midlands region.

Visit the Tom Dale Company website for the full recruitment pack:
https://www.tomdale.org.uk/jobs-opportunities

How to Apply

To apply, please provide:

1. A statement – either up to 3 sides of A4 at 12pt, or a voice recorded version of this document, or a video that is a maximum of six minutes. Please include a We Transfer / digital online link if sending a large file.
2. Your CV.
3. Contact details for 2 referees (including their email address).
4. A completed Equal Opportunities monitoring form (available within the recruitment pack).

Your statement should outline why you would like to support TDC, the skills and experience you would bring to the role with reference to the Person Specification, and what difference you would make to the company at this moment.

Please email your application with the subject line CHAIR ROLE followed by your name to [email protected]