Join our Team : Chair & Trustees wanted for Ffotogallery Board
Ffotogallery, Wales’ national agency for photography, seeks a Chair - or Co-Chairs - to lead its Board, as well as Trustees, dedicated to the long term success of the organisation.
Time commitments vary depending on role. All Trustee roles are unpaid, although expenses can be covered for attending meetings.
Download the job descriptions below for full details of each role and how to apply.
CHAIR
DEADLINE - Friday 30th May, 5pm
Ffotogallery, Wales’ national agency for photography, seeks a Chair - or Co-Chairs - to lead its Board. This voluntary role involves strategic oversight, governance, advocacy, and financial stewardship. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience, a passion for the arts, strong networking skills, and a commitment to supporting photography and visual culture in Wales.
Ffotogallery’s Board of Trustees is led by the Chair. Trustees play an important role in ensuring good governance for the organisation, as well as being ambassadors for the work of the organisation and for photography in Wales. The Chair plays a pivotal role in guiding the organisation's strategic direction and ensuring its mission is effectively carried out.
The ideal candidate(s) will have strong governance and strategic planning skills, with experience in leadership, financial oversight, and risk management. They should be a visionary thinker, able to guide the organisation’s direction while ensuring compliance and sustainability.
Total time commitment is approximately 1 day per month.
Application pack - Chair of the Board (English)
Application pack - Chair of the Board (Cymraeg)
TRUSTEE
DEADLINE - Friday 30th May, 5pm
Ffotogallery is seeking new trustees to join our board. We’re looking for people who will bring their own unique skills, passion and experiences to a leading visual arts organisation in Wales and in doing so, help us expand the range of perspectives and advice available to the organisation.
We are looking for dedicated individuals who will be able to contribute to the long term success of Ffotogallery. Board members will be required to attend up to five board meetings per year - a mix of in person and online meetings - and an annual Away Day, as well as attend various exhibition openings, events and festivals. You will also be willing to offer your advice and input at key stages throughout the year.
Total time commitment is approximately 20-25 hours per year.
Application pack - Trustee (English)
Application pack - Trustee (Cymraeg)
If you would be interested in applying to join our Board, please send us supporting statement outlining the reasons for your interest in the post and what you think you can bring to the role, as well as a copy of your CV, including your full contact details and daytime and evening telephone numbers.
Please e-mail your applications before their respective deadlines to Siân Addicott at sian.addicott@ffotogallery.org
If you would like to talk about this opportunity in more detail, please contact Siân who will be able to arrange for you to talk to our current Chair, Mathew Talfan.
All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Ffotogallery’s strategic equalities commitment requires that all applicants complete and return the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form with their application. This form is anonymous and will not be used as part of the shortlisting and interview process. Only applicant data in anonymous aggregated form will be passed on by Ffotogallery in reports to funders.
