Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees

Aspex Portsmouth is seeking a new Co-Chair who brings fresh energy, ideas, commitment and a desire to make a meaningful difference to Portsmouth. In this shared leadership role, you’ll join current Co-Chair Dr Leo Burtin to lead the governance of Aspex, and will work closely with the board, director, and staff team, to help shape the future of this ambitious organisation.

We are looking for someone with experience and/or expertise in one of the following areas:

• Community development
• Leadership
• Marketing & Communications
• Business skills
• Environment, particularly climate change
• Digital
• Artist (with a critically engaged practice and national/international experience/perspective)

This is a voluntary role requiring a time commitment of around eight hours per month.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and particularly encourage expressions of interest from those currently under-represented, including people from the global majority and those with lived experience of life in Portsmouth.

To find out more about the opportunity and how to apply, download our Co-Chair Recruitment Pack here

Closing date for applications – Monday 1 September 2025.

If you are interested in joining Aspex as a Co-chair of our board of trustees and have further questions, please email Joanne Bushnell, Director jo@aspex.org.uk.