Artlink Hull & 87 Gallery
Board of Trustees - vacancies
Artlink Hull is a community arts charity working with disadvantaged people in Hull and the surrounding region to bring about positive social change. Since 1982 we have led creative workshops, learning programmes and events that are inclusive and have no barriers to entry. We work in partnership with others to enable children and young people, disabled artists and people living in areas of deprivation to engage in high quality arts and cultural experiences.
Our 87 Gallery enables artists to explore, make, share and show new work. We provide professional development opportunities such as residencies, exchanges, public engagement, mentoring, networking, training, bursaries, sales platforms and exhibition space. We provide learning and participation opportunities to diverse audiences through our year-round Gallery exhibition and community outreach programmes. We are passionate advocates of creative expression and visual culture, and we open our doors for everyone to experience and enjoy this.
Vacancy for Chair of Trustees
Following the retirement of Terry Bowker, we are seeking to appoint a Chair with experience of working at board level and a passion for social change by including people of all backgrounds in creative arts and cultural life.
The Chair will
lead the board ensuring that good governance of the charity is maintained and that
the decisions of the board are implemented.
ensure that the mission, vision and future strategic development of the organisation
are clearly defined and reflected in the overall direction of the charity.
support and supervise the CEO and act as a channel of communication between
Board and the staff team.
Be a confident communicator with great interpersonal skills, the Chair will be
comfortable in playing an ambassadorial role on behalf of the charity.
Vacancy for additional Trustees
We also want to appoint one or two additional trustees who would bring their own experience, expertise and insights to our work. Trustees are collectively responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the charity, and for ensuring its systems and processes of management are effective. In addition, all trustees carry basic responsibilities:
Ensure the charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit
Comply with the charity’s governing document and the law
Maintain awareness of the principles and requirements of the Charity Commission
Act in the charity’s best interests
Manage the charity’s resources responsibly
Act with reasonable care and skill
Ensure the charity is accountable
Terms of appointment
The Chair and Trustees will normally commit to a period of 3-4 years. As voluntary positions, no remuneration is given, however reasonable expenses will be paid and this can be discussed with the shortlisted candidates. The Board meets formally four times each year, normally in the early evening. There may also be interim Board meetings and Trustees may also participate in sub - committee meetings. In addition the Chair will have regular meetings with the CEO. Trustees are encouraged to attend company events and act as ambassadors for the organisation.
We welcome applications from anyone who lives, works or has connections with Hull or the surrounding region.
Equal Opportunities, Diversity and Inclusivity
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from anyone. We aim to be an inclusive organisation with a workforce and audience representative of the communities we work with. In particular due to the nature of our work, we encourage applications from people with lived experience in relation to the context of our work.
How to apply
Please email the following documents to recruitment@artlinkhull.co.uk.
A CV to illustrate previous relevant experience, including details of two referees.
A covering document (maximum 2 pages or 3 minutes video) describing your motivations and suitability for the role.
A completed Equal Opportunities monitoring form
Following an applicant shortlisting process, candidates will be invited to an interview at a mutually agreed place and time. We regret that we are unable to give individual feedback on your application if you are not invited to an interview.
If you would like an informal discussion about the organisation or the position please contact our CEO, Philip Stevens: philip.stevens@artlinkhull.co.uk
Artlink operates a Safer Recruitment policy. These roles will be subject to an enhanced disclosure DBS check and two references.
If you require this information in a different format or need to apply in a different format please email: info@artlinkhull.co.uk or call: 01482 345104.