Jon Berridge

Chief Operating Officer | Trustee | Driving Strategic Growth & Good Governance in the Arts & Non-Profit Sectors

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

About

Experienced Chief Operating Officer and Trustee with over 20 years of leadership across the arts, culture and third sectors. I combine strategic, commercial and governance expertise with a passion for organisational growth and impact. My board and executive experience spans international arts management, non-profit transformation and business development. I bring particular strengths in stakeholder relations, strategy, governance, fundraising, and digital transformation.

Experience

  • Chief Operating Officer at The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
    Feb 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

    - Lead the strategic, operational and financial management of an international arts charity with a global membership network. - Work closely with the Board of Directors on governance, risk management, and long-term planning. - Oversee implementation of new organisational strategy and digital transformation programme improving member engagement and sustainability. - Act as key liaison between trustees, staff, and international stakeholders.

  • Marketing Trustee at Wiltshire Music Centre
    Nov 2014 - Jun 2023 · 8 yrs 8 mos

    - Served on the Board of Trustees for nine years, contributing to governance, strategy, and audience development. - Chaired the Marketing & Development Committee, overseeing brand, communications, and fundraising strategy. - Supported leadership transition and strategic planning that ensured long-term sustainability post-pandemic. - Led on Board diversification.

  • Head Of Partnerships at The Lens
    Oct 2021 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Carer Support Wiltshire (4 yrs 10 mos)
    • Head Of Business Development
      May 2021 - Oct 2021 · 6 mos

    • Partnerships & Development Manager
      Jan 2017 - May 2021 · 4 yrs 5 mos

  • Corporate Partnerships Manager at Royal Osteoporosis Society
    Oct 2015 - Dec 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos