Art Fund

Art Fund is the national fundraising charity for art. We exist to help protect and enrich the UK’s museum and gallery collections and to ensure that as many people as possible can access and enjoy them. Together with our supporters, donors, and 130,000 National Art Pass and Student Art Pass members, we help save important works of art and artefacts, fund professional development and widely promote the benefits of visiting museums to new audiences. From the smallest local history collection to the largest world-leading art institution, museums play a vital role in the health and happiness of our society. Providing inspiration, education and opportunities for collaboration, they help communities thrive, and can provide a lifeline in times of trouble, as the pandemic has shown. We believe that supporting this rich resource is an essential, ongoing and collective endeavor.

Art Fund are now seeking outstanding candidates for the role of Chair. The Chair’s primary purpose is to provide effective strategic leadership to the Board, enabling Trustees to fulfil their responsibilities for the governance of the Trust and supporting the Director and Executive in the successful leadership of the organisation.  The Chair will act as a critical friend to the Director, Jenny Waldman providing support and appropriate challenge to her, and manage key internal and external stakeholder relationships, including funders, as required.

Successful candidates will be exceptional leaders, capable of chairing a high performing board effectively with commercial acumen and a love for the arts. They will be strategic thinkers, practiced non-executives, be good listeners and have a natural empathy for the arts and cultural sector. They will have the communication skills and enthusiasm to act as passionate advocates for Art Fund’s vision and mission.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Art Fund on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference PFND. Alternatively, telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Friday, 5^th January 2024.