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About Wikimedia UK
Wikimedia UK is the national chapter for the global Wikimedia movement and projects, of which Wikipedia is the best known. Wikimedia UK works in partnership with organisations from the cultural and education sectors and beyond in order to unlock content, remove barriers to knowledge, develop new ways of engaging with the public and enable learners to benefit fully from the educational potential of the Wikimedia projects.
Wikimedia UK’s strategy is informed by and supports the strategic direction of the global Wikimedia movement. Our work focuses on the knowledge and communities that have been left out by structures of power and privilege; breaking down the barriers that prevent people and organisations from accessing and contributing to free knowledge, and supporting the development of technical solutions to help eradicate inequality and bias on Wikimedia.
You can read about Wikimedia UK’s work in our Strategic Reports, which are online here.
The Strategic Framework that we’re currently working to is online here.
Wikimedia UK is a charity, registered in England, Scotland and Wales and independent from the US-based Wikimedia Foundation. For global Wikimedia openings, please follow @wikimediaatwork on Twitter.
Who's working with us now?
For a current list of our staff, see Staff.
Job openings
We are currently recruiting for a new Chair of the Board of Trustees to lead our governance and strategic oversight. As the outgoing Chair steps down, the charity is well-positioned with strong finances, a five-year strategic plan to 2030, experienced staff and secure core funding. The Chair will provide leadership to a diverse and skilled Board, fostering effective collaboration with a professional executive team. Key responsibilities include chairing quarterly board meetings and the Annual General Meeting, ensuring robust governance practices, and acting as the main liaison with the Chief Executive. The role also involves supporting trustee recruitment and representing Wikimedia UK externally.
The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience within the public, charitable, or nonprofit sectors and a strong understanding of charity governance, finance, and strategy. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to inclusivity, open knowledge, and the values of Wikimedia UK are essential. Experience in areas such as cultural heritage, education, or climate is desirable.
The commitment is around one day per month, with most meetings held online and some in-person engagements in London. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. The new Chair will be appointed for an initial two-year term, with the expectation that this could be extended by mutual agreement.
Please see the recruitment pack here for more information including how to apply. The deadline for applications is Sunday 18th May 2025.