Job Description

A natural advocate with a collaborative approach and outstanding communication skills, the Chair of the Board supports the strategic direction of the organisation, leads the trustees and line manages the Artistic and Executive directors who are joint Chief Executives.

The Chair ensures that Akademi is able to deliver its ambitious programme and to create memorable experiences for audiences and participants throughout the UK. They ensure that Akademi remains focused on its charitable aims, is well governed and maintains its prominent position as a producer of work by artists practicing in South Asian dance forms and a leader in arts education.

The Chair helps to nurture existing supporter relationships and to position Akademi for new partnerships and profile across a wider demographic. While an in-depth knowledge of dance practice or South Asian arts is not essential to the role, the Chair needs to have a strong interest in culture and education and a commitment to balancing sound business thinking with innovative creative practice.