Lichfield Arts seeks a new Chair—an exciting opportunity for an individual with passion, leadership experience, and a commitment to the arts.

A vibrant, community-driven charity, Lichfield Arts has been enriching the cultural landscape of the Lichfield area for over five decades. The organisation is well known for delivering a diverse range of concerts, festivals, and creative outreach programmes that bring people together through music and the arts.

Each year, Lichfield Arts delivers around 30 live music events and three major festivals, including the much-loved Fuse Festival. This is an opportunity to join us as the organisation enters an exciting new chapter, with new initiatives such as our Emerging Talent programme, a new Youth Council, a Young Producers Programme, and the ECCO (Explore, Create, Connect) outreach scheme designed to engage even more of the local community.

The new Chair will provide strategic leadership and governance, working closely with the organisations brilliant and friendly team to ensure the charity continues to fulfil its mission and maximise its impact. Acting as an ambassador and public representative, the Chair will help shape the future of Lichfield Arts, driving innovation and inclusivity in all areas of its work.

For the right candidate, this role offers a deeply rewarding experience: the chance to shape a well-loved arts organisation, develop strategic leadership skills, and make a visible impact in the community. It’s also an opportunity to work with passionate people, expand your network in the arts and charity sectors, and support programmes that inspire, connect, and enrich lives through the power of the arts.

Lichfield Arts actively welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and is particularly keen to hear from those in communities currently under-represented in the arts sector.

If you believe in the power of creativity to connect communities, Lichfield Arts would love to hear from you.

Interested individuals can find out more, and how to apply, via the Lichfield Arts website:

https://lichfieldarts.org.uk/trustee-recruitment/