Chair of Trustees

Company

Bishopsland Educational Trust

Location

Remote / Oxfordshire

Salary

Voluntary

Type

Part Time

Commitment

1–2 days / month

Published

Deadline

Passionate About Heritage Crafts?
Lead the Way as Chair of Trustees of Bishopsland Educational Trust

We’re seeking an inspiring Chair of Trustees to lead a dynamic board at the forefront of preserving and promoting the heritage craft of Silversmithing across the UK.

This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact—championing the vocational training of traditional skills, supporting craft practitioners, and shaping the future of a nationally respected charity.

🌟 About Us:
Bishopsland Educational Trust is an internationally recognised charity dedicated to the training and education of emerging makers in the heritage craft of silversmithing. We are a long standing charity with a proven 30-year track record, having mentored and trained over 250 emerging silversmiths.

🧵 You’ll Bring:
✔ Proven leadership and governance experience
✔ A passion for heritage, culture, or craft (personal or professional)

✔A belief in the power of skills to unlock opportunities
✔ Strong strategic vision and collaborative spirit
✔ Experience chairing meetings and engaging stakeholders

🎯 What You'll Do:

Lead the Board of Trustees and support the Chief Executive & Principal
Guide the charity’s strategic direction
Act as an ambassador for the charity within and beyond the heritage sector
Help shape sustainable growth and long-term impact

🌟 Why Join Us?

Be part of an ecosystem of private and public organisations committed to sustaining the heritage craft of Silversmithing
Drive social impact and vocational skills access
Work with a passionate team making a real difference in the creative sector

🌍 Remote-based with occasional in-person events
🕰️ Commitment: approx. 1–2 days/month

Join us in ensuring heritage crafts thrive - not just survive.

👉 To learn more, visit www.bishopsland.org.uk

🗓️To receive a copy of the full job description and/or to apply please send a covering letter and your CV to us by 29 August 2025

About Us

Bishopsland is an internationally recognised and accredited charity dedicated to the training and education of young people in the craft of silversmithing in the United Kingdom.

We have quietly nurtured the careers of over 200 silversmiths and jewellers over the last 30 years, the vast majority of whom have gone on to develop sustainable businesses in the UK. Today, our society of Fellows are some of the foremost craftspeople in their field. They continue to pass their skills on to others and contribute to maintaining excellence within Britain’s craft, trade and industry.

bishopsland.org.uk

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