Body Politic is seeking a passionate and experienced Chair of Trustees to lead Body Politic's Board through an exciting period of growth and development. As Chair, you will ensure that the Board operates effectively, providing strategic direction and governance to the charity. You will work closely with the Artistic Director and fellow trustees to support Body Politic in achieving its vision and mission while promoting long-term sustainability and impact. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the organisation, ensuring its sustainability, and supporting its mission to change lives through dance and creativity. Plus you will get to be part of a powerful and kick-ass female-led leadership team Responsibilities Board Leadership: Provide strong leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring effective governance and the charity’s adherence to its mission, values, and legal responsibilities. Strategic Development: To be collectively responsible for the success of the organisation, and for setting a clear vision, values and strategic direction. Governance and Compliance: Ensure the charity complies with its governing documents, charity law, and other relevant legislation. Fundraising and Financial Oversight: to ensure that the necessary resources are in place to meet its objectives, monitoring performance and ensuring good financial health of the organisation. Advocacy and Representation Collaboration with Artistic Director Board Development Meetings and Decision-Making Reports : As a Chair you support the Artistic Director with finalising any written reports sent out before each Board meeting, including charity commission annual report. You will come to Board meetings prepared to ask questions and discuss items to ensure that the company is operating to the highest of professional standards. Outside Meetings: You will attend events and performances throughout the year and be an active and passionate advocate for the work of the organisation. You must be prepared to give time outside of the meetings to support staff, within your particular area of expertise. Essential criteria: You don’t need to have an arts background, previous Chairing experience or a University degree to be a Trustee but we are looking for someone who has previous experience of being a Trustee for a minimum of 1yr. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide a team of trustees towards achieving the long-term objectives of the organisation. Knowledge of charity governance, legal responsibilities and compliance (e.g. Charity Commission. Understanding of financial management, budgeting and forecasting needed to ensure financial sustainability and growth. Experience in overseeing the implementation of strategic priorities. Ability to demonstrate integrity through holding the charity accountable to its mission and values and act in the best interest for its beneficiaries. Ability to dedicate sufficient time for board meetings, preparation, and networking. Candidates must be over the age of 18 to apply.