The Line exists to engage, educate and inspire the public through an outdoor exhibition programme where everyone can enjoy art, nature and heritage for free.
The Line is committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and in all opportunities. Our recruitment process is open to all but we would particularly like to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTQ+, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds and those who identify as disabled, as these groups are currently underrepresented in the cultural sector.
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After celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025, The Line is entering an exciting new chapter. What began as an ambitious vision to bring monumental sculptures into public space is now a key part of East London’s cultural landscape and an internationally recognised model for expanding access to art. This is a pivotal moment for the organisation and an inspiring time to join us.
We’re looking for a Chair – someone who shares our ambition and believes in the transformative role of art, helping to guide The Line through its next phase of development, strengthen our foundations and support our sustainability, influence and reach.
The Chair, together with the Board of Trustees, is responsible for ensuring that The Line delivers its mission and charitable objectives, operates in line with its values, and remains financially sustainable and well governed. You’ll lead the Board and ensure constructive and effective relationships between Trustees and Senior Management, enabling strong governance, strategic oversight, and organisational performance, and will actively support fundraising, income generation and partnership development. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
About the role
Voluntary, three-year term with the option to renew. Approximately 1–2 days per month, leading four Board meetings per year. Board meetings are usually in person at The Leadenhall Building, although we can offer hybrid meetings when needed.
The role encourages attendance at events and other engagements to stay connected with the breadth of our work, with opportunities to co-host patron and supporter events with the Director. This is a voluntary role. Reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
How to apply
- Read the full Chair Recruitment Pack below.
- Submit your CV and covering letter outlining why you would like to apply for this role and what makes you uniquely well qualified to support the leadership of The Line.
- Please get in touch if you’d like to arrange an exploratory conversation and to find out more with the Director or one of the Trustees. Interested individuals would also be very welcome on one of our monthly Director-led walks on The Line.
Please contact workwithus@theline.org.
Key dates
Application deadline: 7 September 2026
Informal conversation with Director for shortlisted candidates: expected w/c 14 September 2026
Interview with Nominations Committee: expected w/c 27 September 2026
The Line is committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board that reflects the communities it serves. We actively welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and encourage applications from individuals with connections to East London and those currently underrepresented in the cultural sector.
Chair Recruitment Pack
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