We’re looking for an exceptional Chair for the Festival Advisory Board
IF: Milton Keynes International Festival is seeking an experienced and committed individual to take on the non-executive role of Chair of the Festival Advisory Board.
As Chair, you’ll work closely with the Festival team and stakeholders to provide strategic insight, advocacy and leadership at an exciting time of growth and ambition.
- We’re looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about arts and culture
- Brings strong leadership and strategic experience
- Has the ability to inspire, connect and advocate
- Has good networks and a willingness to use them to support fundraising
- Is excited to support an award-winning international festival that is rooted in Milton Keynes.
If you’re ready to help shape the future of a world-class cultural event, we’d love to hear from you.
You can download a full recruitment pack below.
To apply, please submit a CV and a short covering statement outlining your interest
in the role and how your experience aligns with the requirements of the position.
Please send your application to: cat.moore@stables.org by 12 noon on Monday 13 April.
If you would like an informal conversation about the role before applying, please contact Cat to arrange a discussion with David Meadowcroft, WAP Chair and/ or Monica Ferguson, Chief Executive & Artistic Director.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to meet with the Search & Nominations Committee.
Interviews will take place at the end of April.
IF: Milton Keynes International Festival was founded in 2010 and takes place every two years. It is produced by The Stables, one of the UK's leading music organisations and venues, based in Milton Keynes. Presenting a world-class, multi-arts programme the Festival includes new commissions, site-specific and community participation projects, large-scale/outdoor and family events, concerts, theatre, dance, music and visual arts installations.
Engaging over a million people in eight previous editions (2010 - 2025), the Festival takes place in locations across Milton Keynes, including parks, public squares, commercial and retail spaces, as well as in the online and digital realm.
