HAY FESTIVAL FOUNDATION LIMITED (HFF) TRUSTEE ROLE DESCRIPTION

Following a review of the short and long term needs of the Charity, the Board will, from time to time, seek to recruit specific skills to complement the Board and to assist with succession planning, and to suit specific areas of the Charity's strategy.

The Board has recognized the need to recruit new Trustees to fill existing and proposed skills gaps and to support its current strategic needs.

Purpose of the Role

We are looking for trustees with skills in the following areas:

• International experience within cultural or creative sectors
• Expertise in digital and media production•
• Development of funds and "access" to high net worth individuals•
• Development of capital and infrastructure projects

Key Skills and Experiences

The ideal Trustee will bring a combination of expertise and commitment to HFF's values ​​and vision. The key skills and experiences include:

Interpersonal and Leadership Skills:

• Ability and capacity to work collaboratively with Trustees, staff and external consultants to ensure clear oversight and shared accountability.
• Confidence to challenge proposals constructively while fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.

Additional Properties:

• A clear commitment to the Charity's mission to inspire and educate through cultural programmes.
• Act as an ambassador for HFF, promote its objectives and maintain the highest ethical standards.
• Be an influential person in their region, with access to high net worth individuals and a willingness to introduce HFF to decision makers and potential donors.

Dedication

Trustees are expected to attend all Board meetings. As a rule, the Board of Trustees meets five times a year, preferably in Hay-on-Wye or in London, including one day off a year.

Trustees may also choose or be asked to join certain sub-committees, and are expected to contribute meaningfully. Trustees will be invited to attend and take part in planning and development events and a range of Trustee development activities. They are expected to spend an appropriate amount of time preparing before each meeting.

Act as an ambassador for HFF, promote its objectives and maintain the highest ethical standards.

Willingness to travel to the Hay Festival offices to meet with relevant members of the Executive team as required.

The name of the company or organisation

Hay Festival Foundation Limited (HFF)

Job description

Festival-Global-TRUSTEE-PACK.pdf

Closing date for applicants

31 January 2026