Chairclosed

Deadline for applications: 2nd April 2022

Deadline for applications:  Sunday 3rd April

Inclusive Boards are delighted to be supporting A New Direction in their search for a new Chair.

A New Direction is an award-winning non-profit organisation working to enhance the capacity and agency of children and young people in London to own their creativity, shape culture, and achieve their creative potential.

We were established in 2008 and have played a pioneering role in shaping the city’s creative and cultural offer alongside children and young people. We are an influential advocate for arts and creative learning across the UK and internationally, encouraging an increase in the quality and ambition of work through high-profile programmes and seminal reports.

We’re looking for a new Chair of Trustees who shares our values and can provide leadership and direction to our board of Trustees and wider team as we work towards our mission to enhance the capacity and agency of children and young people in London to own their creativity, shape culture and achieve their creative potential.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following:

• Knowledge of the type of work undertaken by the organisation
• A wider involvement with the voluntary sector
• A good practical understanding of child protection and safeguarding current legislation and policy

For more information about the role at A New Direction, please download the candidate pack by clicking on the link below:

A New Direction Candidate pack (PDF)   

If you wish to apply for this position, please supply a detailed CV and a cover letter (maximum 2 sides) highlighting your suitability for the role, why you meet the person specification and bring to life your motivation for becoming a Chair of A New Direction– they would like to know what it is about them, their cause, or work that resonates with you personally.  Please note that the cover letter explaining your suitability is an important part of your application and you will not be considered without a CV and cover letter.