Lewisham Music is looking for a new Chair of Trustees.

Lewisham Music, an award-winning charity and Principal Partner in South East London Music Hub, is seeking a dynamic and passionate Chair of Trustees to lead our Board.

 

This voluntary role is an opportunity to provide strategic leadership, governance oversight, and advocacy for a vibrant youth charity that brings the transformative power of music to thousands of young people across Lewisham and beyond.

 

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled leader with…

Proven experience in leadership or governance, ideally in the charity, arts, or education sectors.


Strong financial and strategic expertise.


A commitment to inclusivity, community engagement, and the power of music to change lives.

 

As Chair, you will work closely with our talented team and Board to shape our future direction, support our incoming CEO, and ensure we continue to thrive as a sustainable and impactful community charity.

 

 

Lewisham Vocal Collective performing at the Royal Albert Hall

 

Chair of Trustees recruitment pack

Please click the button below to read the trustee recruitment pack which contains all the information about the role.

 

Chair of Trustees recruitment pack

 

How to apply

Please send your CV and either a covering letter (maximum 2 x A4 pages) or video (maximum length of 5 minutes) explaining why you are applying to…

 

Charly Richardson (before 31 January): charly.richardson@lewishammusic.org

Keith Sykes (after 31 January): keith.sykes@lewishammusic.org

 

Application deadline

This is an open recruitment process, which will close once we have successfully appointed the right candidate.

 

Interview

Any shortlisted candidates will be invited to an informal online interview with Charly Richardson (outgoing CEO) or Keith Sykes (incoming CEO) and two trustees.

 

Lewisham Music is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

 

We look forward to hearing from you soon!