Trustee vacancies

See below for a range of trustee vacancies at museums and heritage organisations across the UK.

Imperial War Museum

Imperial War Museums (IWM) is seeking to appoint five new Trustees.

Closing date: 30 Jul 2025

Silk Heritage Trust

The Silk Heritage Trust is looking for an energetic individual who can act as a figurehead for the Trust, help strengthen and develop networks, develop landmark buildings and gain support for the vision.

Closing date: 19 Jul 2025

International Council of Museums (UK)

ICOM UK is seeking a new trustee with strong financial acumen and a passion for the museums and heritage sector and working internationally to be the Finance Lead on the Board.

Closing date: 26 Aug 2025

Marlow Museum

Marlow Museum is seeking people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, with relevant skills and experience, who will broaden the diversity of thinking on the board.

Closing date: 31 Aug 2025

Creswell Heritage Trust

Trustees will play a key role in helping develop meaningful connections with new and existing audiences, ensuring that Creswell Crags remains relevant, inclusive, and accessible to all.

Closing date: 31 Oct 2025

Wanlockhead Museum Trust – Museum of Lead Mining

Wanlockhead Museum Trust – Museum of Lead Mining – is seeking an Hon. Treasurer and trustees.

Closing date: 28 Jul 2025

Glastonbury Abbey Trading

Glastonbury Abbey Trading Board is seeking to appoint new, experienced non-executive directors, who can provide the required advice and support.

Closing date: 18 Jul 2025

Glastonbury Abbey

Glastonbury Abbey is seeking to appoint two new trustees.

Closing date: 18 Jul 2025

Castle Bromwich Hall and Gardens Trust

Castle Bromwich Hall and Gardens Trust is ready for further growth and is seeking two dynamic additions to the Board of Trustees to drive them on to the next stage.

Closing date: 30 Jul 2025

The Stained Glass Museum

The Stained Glass Museum is recruiting two new Trustees to join the Board – Chair and Trustee Treasurer

Closing date: 18 Jul 2025

St Barbe Museum & Art Gallery

St Barbe Museum & Art Gallery is seeking a new Chair to act as a figurehead and ambassador, and a Treasurer to maintain an overview of the finances.

Closing date: 30 Jul 2025

Diss Museum

Diss Museum is looking for new trustees who can work with others, who have ideas for what the museum might improve and the energy to put them into effect.

Closing date: 11 Jul 2025

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