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Chair of the Board
Application deadline: 5pm, Tuesday 14 July 2026
Contract Term of 4 years
Salary Unpaid volunteer basis, with agreed expenses covered
Are you passionate about the power and vitality of theatre? Do you believe that it's possible to create world-class, relevant, and compelling theatre that transforms people's lives and acts as a powerful force for inclusion, equity, and justice for our shared humanity?
Through leadership of our Board, the Chair ensures that Leeds Playhouse is a well-governed and financially sound charity alongside being a vibrant contributor to Leeds and our citizens, regionally and nationally.
They will also provide strategic oversight and guidance for the Executive Team, and on our governance requirements and ensure that the Trust is delivering on its objectives as an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) recipient and Leeds City Council funding.
The Chair will need to have:
- Proven leadership skills at a senior level
- Knowledge of charity governance
- An unapologetic and demonstrable commitment to diversity and equity
- The ability to understand and influence national, local, and cultural agendas
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You will bring:
- A proven track record of leadership at board level, either as an executive or non-executive leader
- Experience of growing a values-driven and impactful organization
- High-level facilitation and decision-making skills
Naturally ambassadorial, you are not one to shy away from a challenge. You will draw on your experience of building strong relationships and networks, collegiate collaboration, positive decision-making, and effective problem-solving to ensure our organization serves its audiences, stakeholders, and communities, promoting equitable environmental and inclusive change. Your leadership will help to embed the necessary changes for our institution to become anti-racist. An interest in and commitment to Leeds and West Yorkshire is essential.
Do you have these leadership attributes, skills, and governance experience? We want to hear from you.
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To submit your interest or if you would like an informal confidential conversation, please contact our advising consultant Baljit Dhadda at Baljit@bdsearchconsultancy.co.uk
You will be asked to submit a CV and Supporting Statement to Baljit that outlines your motivation and interest in the role as well as your skills, experience, and demonstrable values that align with this role.
We will also request that you complete the Inclusion and Diversity Monitoring Form. Information submitted here will not be seen by the recruitment panel.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Tuesday 14 July 2026.
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