We currently have two vacancies on our Board of Trustees and are looking for people, based in any location, who are passionate about the arts, share our ambition to broaden our audience, complement the skills and talents of existing board members, will work collaboratively, and can make a significant contribution to the future of the Wordsworth Trust. Even if you have no previous experience on the Board of a cultural organisation, we’d like to hear from you.
Being a Trustee of the Wordsworth Trust is a voluntary position, but we will cover travel and other expenses.
We are interested in hearing from people from all sectors of the community, both those who are new to boards and those with a track record. Specifically, we are seeking applications from people with knowledge and experience of the following:
- Digital, particularly in relation to:
– Content creation
– Ecommerce and merchandising - Primary and / or secondary education
- Commercial, particularly in relation to:
– Innovation and entrepreneurship
– Property management
– Marketing & PR, particularly in relation to the visitor economy - Local government / third sector, particularly in Cumbria.
We are keen to welcome people from backgrounds currently underrepresented on our Board, particularly people who have been minoritised due to their race and/or ethnicity, people from the LGBTQ+ community, disabled people, and people below the age of 45.
Number of meetings per annum/time commitment: 4 per year, with two taking place at Wordsworth Grasmere and two being held online. The Grasmere meetings usually take place at weekends. It is possible to join in-person meetings online, although we hope that Trustees can attend in person at least once a year.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying, please send a CV and covering letter, addressed to Tim Robertson, Chair of the Nominations Committee, explaining how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the role. Alternatively, if you prefer you can submit a video application. Applications should be emailed to Caitlin Armstrong [email protected]
The deadline for applications is 5:00pm on Monday 9 June 2025.
If you would like to discuss the opportunity in advance of sending an application, we’d be happy to talk to you. Please email Caitlin and she will arrange a call with Tim.
Click here for the trustee application pack (opens in a new tab)