Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery

Salary – unremunerated
Location – London
Pitzhanger Manor was the country home of Sir John Soane, one of the most influential architects in British history. Soane designed many extraordinary buildings, but Pitzhanger is unique as a building designed, built and lived in by Soane himself. Following a major three-year conservation project, Pitzhanger reopened in March 2019. The Manor has been revitalised to take it back to Soane’s original designs, its extraordinary architecture restored for the public to see. Pitzhanger Gallery, housed in the 1939 library building, has been improved to allow for major loans, and will house a series of contemporary exhibition by artists, architects and designers. All responding to Soane’s legacy and designs. Pitzhanger is a forum for creativity, debate and participation, reanimating Sir John Soane’s vision to inspire and enrich our communities with art, architecture and design. Building on the dual foundation of Soane’s 1800 Manor and parkland and of the contemporary Gallery, Pitzhanger will unite the past and the present and inspire the future.
The Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery Trust is now seeking exceptional candidates to join the organisation as Chair of Trustees. The Chair provides leadership and direction to the Board of Trustees and to the Director, supports the staff and ensures that the organisation achieves its objectives. Candidates should demonstrate a strong track record of senior leadership, a passion for arts, culture and heritage and a strong understanding of governance. The Chair will play a central role in fundraising and should be willing to bring personal and professional networks to the Trust. He or she will have the communication skills to be a compelling advocate for the organisation.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference EAPIB. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Monday 31st May 2021.