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Chair of the Board of Trustees

London Temporary View Job Description
The Chair will provide leadership to a diverse and skilled Board, fostering effective collaboration with a professional executive team. Key responsibilities include chairing quarterly board meetings and the Annual General Meeting, ensuring robust governance practices, and acting as the main liaison with the Chief Executive.
  • Voluntary role
  • Reasonable expenses paid

About Our Client

Wikimedia UK, the national charity for the global open knowledge movement including Wikipedia, is seeking a new Chair of the Board of Trustees to lead its governance and strategic oversight. As the outgoing Chair steps down, the charity is well-positioned with strong finances, a five-year strategic plan to 2030, experienced staff and secure core funding.

Job Description

Key responsibilities include chairing quarterly board meetings and the Annual General Meeting, ensuring robust governance practices, and acting as the main liaison with the Chief Executive. The role also involves supporting trustee recruitment and representing Wikimedia UK externally.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience within the public, charitable, or nonprofit sectors and a strong understanding of charity governance, finance, and strategy. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to inclusivity, open knowledge, and the values of Wikimedia UK are essential. Experience in areas such as cultural heritage, education, or climate is desirable.

What's on Offer

- Voluntary Role

- Reasonable expenses paid

- 2 year term

Contact
Louisa Mulvey
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6723691
Phone number
442072692195

Job summary

Job function
Public Sector
Subsector
Deputy Director of Finance
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Louisa Mulvey
Consultant phone
442072692195
Job reference
JN-042025-6723691