JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The Chair of the Board of Trustees will provide strategic leadership during a moment of significant institutional evolution and growth. Working in a close, collaborative partnership with the Director, you will be responsible for driving the organisation’s strategic vision and artistic excellence and safeguarding our financial sustainability.

This is an active governance role rather than a symbolic one; you will lead a working board in which individual trustees take accountability for various workstreams to support the small staff team.

A central component of the role is acting as a high level advocate for Photofusion within cultural, civic and political networks. You will be instrumental in positioning the organisation at the intersection of the visual arts and photography sectors, ensuring we are recognised for our unique contribution to the national cultural ecosystem. Key responsibilities include preparing for the next Arts Council portfolio round and maintaining robust relationships with funders.

We are seeking an individual who wishes to develop a high-profile role as our Chair, someone with deep influence within the cultural sector and a professional standing that carries weight with major institutions and public funders.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a background in the creative industries. This could be in a commercial or public sector setting. They will have significant board experience, although not necessarily at the Chair level.

While a specific background in photography is not strictly required, a comprehensive understanding of the broader visual arts or cultural landscape is essential. We need someone who is well-connected and willing to take an active role in supporting an organisation that is currently expanding its impact.

You should have a proven track record of navigating public funding environments and understanding the politics behind cultural investment, as well as having experience in fundraising, partnerships or income generation. Furthermore, Photofusion is committed to diversifying leadership, and we warmly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are currently underrepresented in the arts and cultural sector, including but not limited to women, people from Black, Asian and other ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled people and those with different socio-economic experiences. Candidates must be London-based (or within easy access) and able to maintain a regular, active presence at our Brixton premises to engage with the team. Your ability to connect with philanthropic networks would be a secondary but valuable benefit to our long-term growth.

Approximately 1-2 days a month to include two strategic touch points per month (plus follow up) with the Director and two formal committee and board meetings per quarter.