Brading Roman Villa

Brading Roman Villa Trust has a number of positions available to join the Board of Trustees at the start of its three year forward plan. The Trust are looking to appoint four new Trustees to help move the Roman Villa forward as it continues to engage in the core aims of preservation of a historic site, alongside its commitment to education and the local community.

Brading Roman Villa is a maritime courtyard villa on the Isle of Wight, with unique world-class mosaics. It is a Scheduled Monument that sits in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with views of chalk down lands and the sea. The museum and grounds showcase the mosaics and archaeology and offer unique insights into Roman life in Britain. Our philosophy is to be welcoming, accessible, educational, and engaging.

The Trust are seeking candidates, who have skills and experience in one or more areas:

• Fundraising & sponsorship
• Retail
• Marketing, Social media & IT
• Archaeology
• Heritage, education, and community engagement
• Financial experience, in particular with accountancy
• Experience as a legal practitioner with relevance to Trusts

Additional information 

A Trustee is expected to:

• Attend 6 Board meetings per year (usually Monday afternoons from 1400 – 1600 hrs) including the Annual General Meeting held in November.
• To commit to participate in working groups relevant to their skills/expertise and to be proactive in their suggestions for the betterment of the Trust and its overall objectives regarding the Villa.
• Take an active interest in the activities at the Villa and attend and support events.
• Undertake any necessary Trustee training and safeguarding courses and qualifications.
• Support the work generally of the staff team and volunteers.

The role is unremunerated for a term of three years with the possibility of reappointment for a further three year term.

Daytime or evening meetings: In person meetings are held during the day but can be done on-line when required.

Closing date for applications: 27 March 2024

If you think this sounds like an opportunity for you and you are interested in becoming a Trustee then please do reach out and discuss your application with the Chair, Stewart White or email your expression of interest to [email protected] with a brief CV and reasons why you are interested as soon as possible. Following this, formal application details will be provided for submission by the closing date.

Contact details or web link for applicants to find out more: [email protected]

Organisation website: www.bradingromanvilla.org.uk