We are looking for an experienced and dynamic individual to oversee our board of Directors and support Bristol Refugee Festival on its next chapter of development.
As Chair, you will be a member of the board as a non-executive Director, offering advice and support to the Senior Management team on planning and strategic direction, but your role will specifically oversee the direction and activity of the board to ensure that it is performing its duties correctly and effectively.
General duties of a board member:
Specific duties for Chair include
About Us
Our Vision
Refugees and Asylum Seekers feel welcome, valued and confident to celebrate and share their culture, skills and knowledge in their local community and beyond.
Our Mission
We do this by supporting and facilitating a year-round programme of art and culture events for RAS and local residents in Bristol, S.Glos and N.Somerset, with a cross-arts Festival at its core.
Further information www.bristolrefugeefestival.org
Please carefully read the attached role description and specification. If you feel that you are a good fit for the position and have the experience and commitment to lead our board, please send a brief personal statement outlining how you meet the criteria, why you would like to be part of our organsation and what you feel you can offer.
We welcome applications from anyone regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age (18+) and particularly welcome applications for those who have lived experience of forced migration, the Uk immigration and/or asylum process.