Inclusive Boards are delighted to be supporting Heritage Crafts in their search for a new Chair.

Founded in 2009 by a group of craftspeople concerned that traditional craft skills were at risk of dying out, Heritage Crafts is the advocacy body for traditional heritage crafts. Working in partnership with government and key agencies, we provide a focus for craftspeople, groups, societies and guilds, as well as individuals who care about the loss of traditional crafts skills, and work towards a healthy and sustainable framework for the future.

Heritage Crafts is a UK Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered as ‘The Heritage Crafts Association’ with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and its charitable remit is to advance public knowledge and appreciation of traditional and heritage crafts, in particular, but not exclusively, through education, advice and training. We are also an accredited NGO for UNESCO in the field of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Heritage Crafts is seeking a new Chair to lead the organisation through the next stage of its strategic and operational development. The Chair will lead the Board and act as an active advocate for Heritage Crafts in a variety of contexts.

The ideal candidate will have experience and skills in the following:

• Have experience of building a strong, positive, collaborative Board, non-Executive or Executive team culture.
• Have experience of chairing effective meetings.
• Have a high level of understanding of the broad social and cultural context within which charities operate, including prevailing trends and shifts in society.
• Have the capacity to become a high-profile, recognisable figure, instantly associated with the heritage crafts sector.

For more information about the role at Heritage Crafts, please download the candidate pack by clicking on the link below:

Heritage Crafts Chair 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 Heritage Crafts – 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.