Chair of Trustees

Julie’s Bicycle is seeking an outstanding Chair to lead our Board of Trustees, providing strategic vision, governance, and oversight. The Chair will ensure the charity fulfils its mission: mobilising the arts and culture to take action on the climate, nature, and justice crisis.

Julie’s Bicycle (JB) is a pioneering not-for-profit organisation, mobilising the arts and culture to take action on the climate, nature and justice crisis. JB combines cultural and environmental expertise to support high impact programmes, build community and generate useful insights for policy-makers and enablers. We have partnered with over 2,000 organisations and are part of a highly networked community of international change-makers.

Working closely with CEO Alison Tickell, MD Laura Pando, the Board, and key stakeholders, the Chair will champion JB’s work at the highest levels - contributing to policy, advocating for change, and fostering collaboration. We welcome candidates with expertise in climate change, climate diplomacy, policy, and/or finance. Term: An initial three-year term. Board members may be re-appointed to the Board of Trustees up to a maximum of two terms. Location: Hybrid. Board and Subcommittee meetings are held either in person (primarily in London or at venues across the UK) or remotely. Remuneration: This is a voluntary, unpaid position. Reasonable expenses, such as travel costs, will be reimbursed where applicable. Time commitment: - Chair: 2-3 days per month - Treasurer: 1-2 days per month - Board members: 1-2 days per month

Strategic Leadership - Shape and oversee JB’s long-term strategy with the CEO, MD, and Board. - Monitor organisational performance against strategic objectives and KPIs. - Identify risks and opportunities, taking decisive action when needed. Board Governance - Chair Board meetings efficiently, ensuring active participation and high-quality decision-making. - Recommend and support the appointment of new trustees, and oversee induction and performance evaluation. - Maintain the right mix of skills, experience, and diversity on the Board. - Ensure robust risk management, ethical governance, and compliance with laws and regulations. Fostering Board Culture - Build a collaborative, open, and inclusive board environment. - Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels. External Advocacy & Representation - Represent JB externally, championing our mission and values. - Speak publicly, host events, and participate in strategic stakeholder meetings. Relationship Management - Act as a trusted partner to the CEO and MD, providing guidance. - Liaise between the Board and executive team to ensure alignment and effective decision-making.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with: - Proven senior leadership and governance experience - Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills - Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities - Expertise in environment and climate issues - Financial acumen and business understanding - Experience in building stakeholder relationships - Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion - Knowledge of the cultural and creative industries - Understanding of relevant regulations and compliance - Fundraising or philanthropy experience - A strong professional network

If you’d like to apply, please complete the Application form, Declaration of Eligibility form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring form and submit these by 11.59pm on Sunday 23rd November 2025. We are committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer; we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, culture, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

While we understand that some people may use AI tools for accessibility (and recognise and support that many assistive technologies may use elements of AI), we ask candidates to consider what tools are most appropriate during the application process. For example, we recognise the value for many people of machine learning language tools like Grammarly. On the other hand we would discourage the use of generative AI tools in writing your application, as we'd like to understand your personal interest in working for Julie's Bicycle, and be able to understand your non-AI-assisted communication skills just as they are. We also recognise that for many of the people and creative communities we work with, the rise of generative AI poses a threat to their livelihoods, while the environmental impacts of AI are only set to grow: this means we also have a responsibility as Julie's Bicycle to consider where and when (and if) we use AI in our work.