Chair

Lead the Future of Creative Education - Become Chair of a leading learning foundation Time Commitment: Approx. 10-15 days per year Location: Online, with occasional in-person meetings Remuneration: Voluntary (expenses reimbursed) We are searching for an inspiring leader with a passion for education that nurtures the whole child - head, hand, and heart. Someone who believes in the transformative power of creativity-based, holistic learning for every child. If this sounds like you, this learning foundation invites you to bring your vision and expertise to guide them through an exciting new chapter as its Chair of Trustees. For over four years, the Board has reimagined education with a commitment to anti-racism, equity, and inclusion. The foundation champions diversity in discourse and fosters a rich ecology of a diverse sector with a range of contributors. Its work is grounded in creativity-based, holistic learning that prepares children to thrive in a complex and interconnected world. Today, they deliver teacher training, support research, and partner with schools to embed creative, inclusive, and regenerative learning at the heart of education. With strong foundations and growing partnerships, they are ready to expand their impact. This starts with a Chair who can help them get there. As Chair, you will: Provide strategic and inclusive leadership to a talented and diverse Board. Champion the organisational mission externally, building relationships and influencing for change. Support the Chief Executive and team to deliver ambitious goals. Ensure robust governance and help shape the future of creative education in the UK and beyond. This is an opportunity to make a lasting difference for children, teachers, and communities. The charity are looking for someone with senior leadership experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Knowledge of the education or charity sector is desirable, but above all, a leader who shares its vision for education that inspires curiosity, creativity, and purpose. Recruitment Timeline: To ensure equitable access to information and uphold this organisation's commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, they will be hosting a Q&A webinar in place of individual informal calls with the outgoing Chair/CEO. We encourage all interested candidates to submit questions in advance, which will be addressed during the session. Please register your interest in attending this webinar on Tuesday 13th January 2026 and we will send you a link. Application Deadline: 5pm Friday 23rd January 2026 First Interviews: w/c 9th February 2026 Final Interviews: w/c 16th February 2026 How to Apply: Charity People Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency advisor on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk and request a candidate pack in the first instance. For an informal conversation about the role or if you have further questions prior to applying, please contact Fabrice Yala on 07563 030595 or seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so we can help make the application process work for you. Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.