Museums Galleries Scotland

Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is the National Development Body for Scotland’s museums and galleries. We support museums and galleries throughout Scotland , through strategic investment, workforce development, advice and advocacy.

We are looking for a new Chair with substantial experience of charity governance and experience of working with Scottish Government, to act as a passionate advocate for Scotland’s museums and galleries and to lead our Board in supporting Museums Galleries Scotland to effectively develop and champion Scotland’s museums and galleries sector.  The role involves leading the Board in its responsibilities in setting the strategic direction of the organisation and ensuring it is a financially and operationally robust. The Chair works closely with the CEO and supports her and the staff team in applying its resources responsibly in pursuit of MGS’ objectives.

For full details please visit the MGS opportunities page to download the candidate information pack

Additional information

Number of meetings per annum/time commitment:

• 4 Board meetings a year which include an AGM and Board reflection session;
• Approval of Board agendas and pre-Board meetings with the CEO following circulation of papers;
• Monthly meetings with the CEO;
• Annual meeting with the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee to review CEO salary;
• Meeting with individual Trustees renewing for a second term or leaving the Board;
• Representing MGS at external events (occasional);
• Meeting with MSPs, Ministers and other stakeholders with the CEO on an adhoc basis;

The time commitment is flexible but is estimated as approximately 2-3 days a month.

Daytime or evening meetings:  Daytime

Closing date for applications: 23 May 2024

Contact details or web link for applicants to find out more: https://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/job/board-chair-at-museums-galleries-scotland/

Organisation website: https://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/