Movema is a multi-award winning, registered charity based in Liverpool and Bristol. Co-founded in 2009 by four, ethnically and socio-economically diverse females wanting to unite people through world dance. In the past 15 years we have engaged 100,000 people through accessible dance programmes in the arts, education, and health sectors.
Our mission is to reach out to and transform lives of those most in need, especially those who have experienced barriers that have impacted their ability to engage with dance.To share culturally diverse dances in safe spaces increasing understanding and tolerance.
And to co-create with our communities and artists a programme of performances, participatory workshops and artist training which celebrates and amplifies the strengths in our communities.
Our values are to create safer spaces to bring different people together nurturing understanding, unity and lasting connections and to empower individuals to express themselves creatively and live full and enriching lives by offering opportunities to participate and explore new experiences.
Movema is seeking a Co-Chair, and up to three new Trustees, to guide the organisation through its next exciting stage of development in Liverpool and Bristol.
We are seeking interest from people with a commitment to and interest in our core purpose and we welcome approaches from those considering their first Chair / Trustee role as well as experienced non-executives.
The Co-Chair will lead the Board of Trustees for Movema, alongside our existing Chair, providing strategic and governance oversight and direction for the sustainability of the organisation and its work for the benefit of its service users. We are striving to gain interest from candidates with a commitment to and interest in our core purpose and we welcome approaches from those considering their first Chair role as well as experienced non-executives.
The purpose of this role is to co-lead the Board of Trustees for Movema, providing strategic and governance oversight and direction for the sustainability of the organisation and its work for the benefit of its service users.
Movema’s Board of Trustees bring together diverse experience, skills and knowledge to work collaboratively to provide governance. The Board is supported in this, by the designated Chair or Co-Chairs, Treasurer and the Executive team. We are currently looking to appoint up to three trustees.
To discuss the roles informally please contact CEO maria@movema.co.uk or call 07548365869.
There will be two opportunities to discuss the roles with our senior leaders and Trustees online: Thursday 15th & 22 May 2025 (5.30-7.30pm) Zoom or In-person in Liverpool.
We welcome Trustee applications from individuals with skills in all areas of the arts and business sectors. Experience of the following would be particularly welcome to compliment our collective skillset;
– Fundraising
– Dance & Performing Arts
– Business Development
– Marketing
A successful candidate would be able to demonstrate solid leadership experience, with an ability to motivate and inspire. Strong understanding of the role of chair, with a focus on leading and developing colleagues within the Board and the executive team to enable effective leadership of the wider organisation. Commitment to the highest standards of governance and environmental sustainability, with also a deep understanding of and demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
For more specification, visit the information pack here: https://movema.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Movema-Recruitment-Pack-Co-Chair-2025-1.pdf