Chair of the Board

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Job Summary

Emma Rice Company are seeking a Chair who brings sound judgement, warmth and integrity, and who is excited by the opportunity to support an ambitious arts organisation.

Job Description

As Chair, your role is to govern, support, advocate and listen. Working closely with the Artistic, Executive and Creative Directors, you will contribute perspective, encouragement and constructive challenge, while providing support to the leadership team. You will lead the Board of Trustees with confidence, encouraging open discussion and healthy challenge, guiding clear, well judged decisions that advance our ambitions, reflect our values, care for our
people and support the company’s long term sustainability. You will also act as an ambassador for the company; helping to build new relationships and representing Emma Rice Company externally.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will be an experienced Board member with a strong understanding of governance, and the ability to build a trusting, constructive partnership with the leadership team. While direct experience of the arts is not essential, we are seeking someone who shares our values and is enthusiastic about acting as an
advocate for Emma Rice Company.

We’re interested in meeting new people from across the South West and further afield who want to use their experiences and skills to
support the company.

Emma Rice Company is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. We’re keen to maintain the demographic diversity of our Board, and would particularly encourage applications from d/Deaf and disabled candidates and from candidates from the global majority.

For more information on role requirements, please see the Recruitment Pack.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Chair of the Board
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Legal
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Fri, 26 Jun 2026

  • Location:
    South West

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