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Chair, Board of Trustees
PalMusic UK
The opportunity
PalMusic UK is seeking an exceptional, entrepreneurial Chair of Trustees to lead the Board and serve as the organisation’s principal ambassador. We are looking for an inspiring, highly experienced leader who can bring the strategic energy and focus of a chief executive while maintaining the independence, governance and collective accountability required of a charity Chair. The Chair will lead PalMusic UK through an ambitious period of growth, strengthening its financial sustainability, major philanthropy, partnerships, profile and organisational capability. The Chair will be a compelling advocate for the transformative power of music education and the nurture of Palestinian children and young people to learn, create and build a future through music.
Deadline for applications: 15th November 20206
About PalMusic UK
Founded twelve years ago, PalMusic UK’s core mission is to support the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music (ESNCM), providing opportunities for Palestinian children and young people to discover, learn and pursue music from early childhood through advanced conservatory and professional-level study. The work centres around the Board of Trustees and six dedicated working groups that implement the strategic plan. This includes promoting Palestinian cultural events and supporting nationwide groups and networks that collaborate with PalMusic, fundraising for scholarships and bursaries, instruments and equipment, teachers’ salaries and development, student welfare and opportunities for talented musicians to continue their education and develop professional careers in the UK and internationally.