Become a Museum Trustee

Are you passionate about our Museum and keen to make a lasting impact?

We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our Board of Trustees, with a particular focus on finding a new Trustee with a background in finance or accountancy.

As a independent charity, robust financial health is key to preserving our collection, expanding our community outreach, and ensuring our doors remain open for generations to come.

Below is the role description and person specification, which you can also download by clicking here.

You can also download the application form at the bottom of this page.

Selected candidates will attend their first official Board meeting in February 2027, allowing plenty of time for induction and handover.

Trustee Role Description

 Responsibilities of a Trustee:

• To ensure that the Museum complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
• To ensure that the Museum pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document
• To ensure the Museum applies its resources exclusively in pursuit of its objectives
• To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to the Museum, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets, and evaluating performance against agreed targets
• To safeguard the good name and values of the Museum
• To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the Museum
• To ensure the financial stability of the Museum
• To protect and manage the property of the Museum and ensure the proper investment of its funds
• To support the Chair with the appointment of staff
• To attend (in person) the four Board meetings per year and to participate in subgroups that may be set up

In addition to the above statutory duties, each Trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve

• Scrutinising Board papers
• Leading appropriate discussions
• Focusing on key issues
• Providing guidance on new initiatives
• Other issues in which the Trustee has special expertise

Trustee Person Specification 

• Commitment to the Museum
• Willingness to devote the necessary time
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Strategic vision
• Good, independent judgement
• Ability to think creatively
• Willingness to speak their mind
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship
• Upholding the principles of public life including selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness and honest

Term of Office: The role of the Trustee is voluntary, and the term of office is currently for 3 years, with a maximum term of service of 9 years.

Trustee Application Form – Word Version    Trustee Application Form – PDF version