Chair of the Board of Trustees – (or Co-Chair) Volunteer

Chair of the Board of Trustees – (or Co-Chair)

Ensuring that the Board is effective in promoting the vision and values of the organisation. This involves leading the Board in driving strategy and overseeing the delivery of our programme of work, as laid out in our NPO funding agreement with Arts Council England.

The Board of 20 Stories High has ultimate responsibility for the affairs of the company, ensuring it is solvent, well run and that it delivers the company’s charitable objectives for the benefit of the public.

Role Title   Chair of the Board of Trustees – (or Co-Chair)

Direct Reports   Co-Chief Executive Officers

Background    A general background in strategy, governance, finance, HR and fundraising would be useful. Previous experience as a Trustee or Chair would be welcomed.

Remuneration   The Chair is a voluntary role involving a time commitment of approximately 12 days per year.

The Board meets six times a year (four meetings plus two away-days), with subcommittees covering finance, anti-racism, environmental responsibility and creative fundraising. Beyond that, you’ll stay in regular contact with the leadership team offering insight and guidance.

If you would like to arrange a confidential one-to-one discussion about the role then please contact amy@20storieshigh.org.uk and we will arrange a call with the current Chair to answer any questions that you might have.

To submit an expression of interest in the role please complete a copy of the Proposal Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and return them to: recruitment@20storieshigh.org.uk

Alternatively, we also welcome submissions in video/audio format and BSL. Please send a film/audio file answering the questions within the Proposal Form (no longer than 15 minutes).

If you have any additional access requirements to complete this submission, then please let us know and we will support this.

Deadline: 9am, Monday 6th July 2026.

Interviews: Monday 13th July 2026. Candidates will be notified of an interview by Tuesday 7th July.