The Board seeks to appoint up to six new trustees who can bring a combination of strategic insight, sector leadership, and lived experience.
The opportunity
In particular we wish to strengthen our expertise in:
- Museums, history, heritage and cultural leadership
- Representation and understanding of serving and veteran Royal Navy communities, on this occasion particularly our aviator and submariner communities
- Artificial intelligence, digital products and innovation, and audience technology
- Commercial strategy, entrepreneurial growth and income diversification
- Fundraising, philanthropy, and strategic partnerships
- Governance, legal or organisational transformation
- Programme management
- Inclusion, public engagement and educational strategy leadership.
We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who can help drive change.
Your strategic guidance on the museum’s direction and operations will support the future direction of the museum group. Your current or recent leadership within the museum and heritage sector could enhance the Royal Navy Museums connections and support project and programme development.
You could help facilitate connections with other institutions and funders, fostering valuable partnerships. You could be pivotal in overseeing the museums financial health ensuring resources are managed effectively and sustainably. Your experience of commercial and revenue generating activities could help identify and develop new growth opportunities. Your insight could enhance the visitor experience and support the museums growth and sustainability.
The role of trustees
New trustees will help ensure our relevance, accessibility, sustainability and impact
Trustees are responsible for the strategic oversight and governance of the Museum. They work closely with the Executive Team to lead long-term planning, financial sustainability, audience growth, and organisational performance.
Trustees are expected to:
- Champion the mission and values of the Museum
- Contribute to strategic discussions and decision-making
- Provide constructive challenge and sector insight
- Support fundraising and relationship-building
- Act as ambassadors for the Museum
- Uphold the highest standards of governance and public accountability
Terms of Appointment
Being a trustee is a voluntary role and the initial term is for three years. Further terms are subject to review.
Additional information
Number of meetings per annum/time commitment:
Trustees are expected to attend Board meetings, committee meetings, and occasional strategic or public events. The estimated commitment is approximately 8–12 days per year but this could vary.
Daytime or evening meetings: Daytime
As well as the Royal Navy Museums Board, trustees usually join two sub-committees depending on skills and expertise. These include:
- Audit and Governance Committee.
- Collections, Research, Learning and Access Committee
- Nomination and Remuneration Committee
- Fundraising Committee
- Brand and Digital Committee
- Treasury and Investment Committee
- Youth Advisory Group
Trustees are currently implementing changes to governance to ensure our structure is effective and meets the Museum’s future needs, so elements of this structure will change.
Trustee roles are voluntary; however, reasonable travel and subsistence expenses can be reimbursed. Board and Committee meetings are held both onsite and online.
The Board can be flexible to meet individual needs and are currently reviewing ways of adjusting how business is conducted to make this more inclusive and manageable
How to apply
Click here for the full role details (opens in a new tab)We want to hear why you believe you are the right person for a trustee role and what you can contribute to changing
Royal Navy Museums. Please consider how your skills, experience and perspectives align with those we are looking for and share your response in a cover letter, including your CV.
Please email your application to [email protected]. The closing date for applications is 12:00 Friday 17 July.