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This section features news, events and staff and Trustee vacancies from across the museum and heritage sector.
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Trustee vacancy – Treasurer – Torfaen Museum
08/02/2023 in Trustees
Working to the Torfaen Museum Trust’s values the role of Treasurer will form a key member of the Board of Trustees and take a leading role in managing and reporting the Trust’s financial posit…
New strategy sets a vision for collective action. The new strategy builds on the achievements of the first strategy, which guided the collective work of the sector and Museu…
Pleasure, Connection, Purpose: How museums can leverage emotions to build greater public support
01/02/2023 in Visitor Focus
A new report shares novel research on how museums can leverage the power of emotions to build greater public support. The report, funded by AIM and Art Fund and a…
NWFed (North West Museums Federation) is recruiting for a Chair, Treasurer and Trustees. Are you working in the museum/cultural/arts sector in the North West as a paid staf…
Trustee vacancy – Shire Hall Museum
30/01/2023 in Trustees
The Shire Hall (Dorchester) Trust is looking to expand our Board of Trustees and is looking to recruit new trustees with a passion for our cause to make a difference to the communities we serve thr…
New Stories New Audiences grants awarded
26/01/2023 in Uncategorised
Fourteen organisations share over £165,000 in the latest allocation of AIM’s New Stories New Audiences grants, generously supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lot…
Testing the Disposal Toolkit
24/01/2023 in Collections
Can you help? We’re looking for some of our Small Museum members to help our colleagues at the Museums Association, who are currently reviewing their collections dispo…
Trustee vacancy – Grampian Transport Museum
24/01/2023 in Trustees
Grampian Transport Museum is seeking Trustees for 3 vacant positions on our Board. Having undergone a skills audit, we are specifically looking for a Trustee with experience in the following area:…
UK’s biodiversity crisis highlighted by largest ever museum project
24/01/2023 in Awareness & Networks
500 museums across the UK join with artists and environmentalists to create mass artwork inspired by animals in museum collections Launched today by the UK’s leading arts …
Trustee vacancy – Pendon Museum
23/01/2023 in Trustees
Pendon Museum is looking for a Financial Director to join the Trust to lead and oversee the Museum’s finances and to bring new experiences, skills and ideas to the Trustee body. Ab…
Getting off to a great start
20/01/2023 in Finance
Ongoing uncertainties and challenges can make us worry about the future. But with the right support, networks and advice, 2023 doesn’t have to be doom and gloom, writes Emma Abbott, Commu…
Planning for lean times
20/01/2023 in Trustees
Context Independent museums are facing what can appear to be a perfect storm. High inflation adds significantly to the costs of running and maintaining museums (e.g. energy …