Trustee vacancies – The Highlanders’ Museum

The Highlanders’ Museum at Fort George, near Inverness, is recruiting for board members who can bring skills and experience in at least one of the areas listed below. The Board is looking to increase its skill set and to improve its diversity. We are actively seeking applications including from those under 50 years old, or of a BAME background, or those with a disability.

Board skills and experience

• Professional with an understanding of British military history e.g. curator or historian
• Heritage Engagement or Education
• Highland and/or Scottish Tourism
• Fundraising
• Legal / HR
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Retail

Number of meetings per annum/time commitment:

Regular board meetings take place quarterly and can be attended either in person or via video conferencing. At times, Board members will be required to attend an extraordinary board meeting to discuss an urgent matter. The Board may choose to create smaller working groups to deliver specific actions.

There is also an annual Away Day with staff to develop a strategy for a specific area of the organisation to help The Highlanders’ Museum meet its Future Plan and objectives.

Closing date for applications:     

7 March 2022

Contact details for applicants to find out more: 

Eilidh Young, Museum Director on director@thehighlandersmuseum.com

Website: https://www.thehighlandersmuseum.com/