Chair of the Board of Trustees

Are you ready to lead the UK's pioneer in intergenerational arts into its most ambitious chapter yet?

"I will never look at a teenager the same again!" - Older participant

"I will see the older generation with a new perspective." - Student

At Magic Me, we bring generations together through extraordinary creative projects that dismantle ageism, build lasting community connections, and reduce loneliness across London. 92% of our participants report increased confidence to try new things, and 93% feel more connected to their community.

As we prepare to launch our bold Strategy, we are looking for an inspiring, networked cultural leader to step into the role of Chair of the Board of Trustees (or join as part of a Co-Chair model) and help us tackle ageism and connect the generations.

Why this role stands out:

• You will take post in April 2027, right at the launch of our strategy co-created with over 60 community stakeholders.
• You'll help us create London's first Intergenerational Borough in Tower Hamlets, forge exciting arts & cultural venue partnerships, and launch a 40th-anniversary physical and digital archive.
• You will lead a stable, healthy charity holding £150,000 in unrestricted reserves (50% above policy), anchored by Arts Council England NPO status and strong Trust & Foundation funding.
• You'll act as a strategic sounding board and mentor to our dynamic Co-CEOs (Executive Director and Creative Director) who took the helm in late 2025.
• You'll steward our active, engaged board and be supported by four high functioning sub-committees (Creative Strategy, People, Fundraising & Marketing, Finance, Audit & Risk) so the Chair can stay focused on high-level strategy and advocacy.

Open to alternative leadership models!

Collaboration is at the heart of our values. We actively welcome applications for a Co-Chair structure or pairing with a Vice-Chair. Whether you are a senior arts leader seeking your first board leadership role or an experienced charity Chair looking to partner with a passionate creative practitioner, we'd love to explore how this could work for you.

Who we're looking for:

• Arts & cultural leadership: Experience leading major programmes, projects, or organisations in the creative or cultural sector.
• Advocacy & door-opening: A natural networker who can connect Magic Me with high-profile cultural partners and funders.
• Passion for participatory arts: A genuine belief in the power of creative practice to change lives, challenge preconceptions, and strengthen communities.
• Inclusive & warm approach: Strategic clarity paired with empathy, excellent facilitation skills, and a strong commitment to EDI and anti-ageist principles.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates from racially minoritised backgrounds (including the Bangladeshi community in Tower Hamlets), LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled candidates. Connections to Tower Hamlets are welcome, though not essential.

How to apply:

We are using CharityJob's anonymised recruitment platform to ensure a fair, unbiased process. Click the apply now button to get started!

Informal conversations: For a confidential discussion about the role or exploring a Co-Chair arrangement, please contact our recruitment partner Achates (see job pack for details). Please do not contact Magic Me directly about this role.

Closing date: Sunday 1st November at 11:59 PM

We look forward to reading your application!