Chair Of Deal Music And Arts

The role of the Chair of Trustees is to:

• Bring strategic vision and leadership to the Board of Trustees and work closely with the Executive and Artistic Director to achieve the ambition of the five year plan, and ensuring that the Board pursues a strategy that is robust and sensible
• Chair board meetings collegiately and effectively, encouraging members to make a full contribution fulfilling all aspects of their roles and responsibilities, including in committees and other working groups set up from time to time
• Develop an effective working relationship with the Chief Executive, the Artistic Director and the Learning and Participation Director, acting as a critical friend, providing advice and support as well as challenge, where appropriate
• Ensure the Board maintains high standards of governance and probity and that the organisation acts in accordance with charity regulation and relevant law
• Ensure that the Board works within the inevitable economic constraints of a small charity including effective risk management
• Act as an effective ambassador for DMA, particularly in relation to reputation, networking and fund raising
• Ensure that the Board protects the charitable objectives and retains effective oversight of the activities of DMA