Society of Designer Craftsmen
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Chair Sought | Society of Designer Craftsmen | Voluntary | Closes 15 August
The UK's oldest craft society — founded 1887, Walter Crane and William Morris among its early presidents — is looking for its next Chair.
This is not a figurehead role.
The SDC has spent two years in deliberate renewal. Strategy is set. The hard thinking is done. What's needed now is someone with the experience and confidence to build on those foundations — and the first thing they'll do is appoint a new Executive Director.
What the role offers:
- Real strategic influence over a nationally significant cultural organisation
- The chance to shape a hire (Executive Director) that will define the next decade
- A platform in the UK craft and creative industries sector
- A committed, skilled Council ready to be led
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What we're looking for:
- Charity governance experience, ideally at board level
- Financial acuity — particularly around organisational sustainability
- Leadership and people management at senior level
- Comfort as an ambassador and external spokesperson
- A genuine interest in making and the creative industries
We're not restricting our search to the craft sector. The Chair doesn't need to be a maker — but they should understand why making matters.
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The commitment: 8–10 Council meetings per year (Zoom, 2hrs), plus AGM, Away Day, events attendance, and line management of a small exec team. Home-based. Three-year term. Unpaid, with expenses met.
Informal conversations very welcome before application.
📩 chair@societyofdesignercraftsmen.org | Closing date: 15 August 2026
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