London Canal Museum

The London Canal Museum is an independent and self-financing museum in London’s vibrant Kings Cross area, and we are currently looking for additional Trustees to join our Council of Management.

In particular, we are seeking Trustees with experience in General Management, Education and PR/Publicity, who should be :

• A self-starter, hands-on in your specific area of expertise, and able to turn your hand to other tasks
• Enthusiastic to contribute and work as part of the team, and be a valuable member of Management
• Committed to have sufficient time to dedicate to the role

Applicants with knowledge or experience in one or more these areas are desirable :

• Management position in a commercial organisation
• Visitor attraction management
• Facilities Management experience
• PR / Publicity background
• Education (in schools or museums)
• Museum collection & curation, exhibition management.

An interest in canals/waterways and London industrial history is very welcome but by no means essential.

As a member of the committee of management, you will contribute directly to effectively and efficiently improve the running of the museum, bringing new skills to the table ; enable the museum to meet the challenges of continues growth and the long-term future ; and help ensure the future of the museum’s development and sustainability.

Additional information:

Number of meetings per annum/time commitment:

12 x monthly Committee of Management Meetings, approx 2hours each.

2-3 days per month hands-on project, tasks, internal communications time commitment is desirable

Daytime or evening meetings: usually evening

Closing date for applications:       31 October 2024

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

Please apply with your CV, and a covering note detailing your reasons for applying and what you can offer to the Museum’s management, in terms of both time and expertise, to [email protected]

References will be taken up for successful candidates after interview, and will complete a 3 month probationary period, on satisfactory performance of which will be submitted for election as a Trustee

Organisation website:        www.canalmuseum.org.uk