Chair of Trustees

We are seeking a leader who shares our vision of inspiring and supporting young people’s ideas, imagination and voice through their creativity and writing.

You will have the skills, time, passion and influence to be an important part of our pioneering organisation, helping us to grow and develop, and keeping young people and creativity at our heart.

Trustees initially join the board for three years, and are then eligible for re-appointment for a second term. Chair and vice-chairs are eligible for a third term.

Our Chair of Trustees will:

• Provide leadership to the Board of Trustees, enabling them to provide effective strategic direction and fulfil their governance responsibilities. 
• Platform and profile Ministry of Stories externally, representing the organisation
• Build and broker relationships with potential partners
• Unlock relationships with funders, corporate partners and/or high value individual donors

You will have:

• A strong commitment to the principles underlying the work of the Ministry of Stories: belief in the power of children's creativity and imagination and in inclusiveness
• Experience of operating at a senior strategic level in the arts, learning, youth or other relevant sector
• Experience of supporting organisational growth
• Understanding and experience of charity governance and the chairing role
• An understanding and commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Please apply via the link to our website below. We look forward to hearing from you.