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Trustee vacancy – Chair – Paxton House
27/02/2023 in Trustees
About the Role
The Paxton Trust is looking to appoint a new Chair to provide strategic leadership and direction to its Board of Trustees, working collaboratively with the CEO, staff and colleagues on the Board to deliver the charitable objectives and activities for which the Trust was established. An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference.
Whilst knowledge of the charitable heritage sector would be an advantage, most essential is the commitment of the Chair to our vision: a historic house, National Collections and estate that continue to evolve in order to entertain, inform and engage public understanding of its demonstrable significance and unique sense of place, together with an ability to enhance the reputation and reach of the Trust.
About Paxton House
Paxton House is an outstanding Grade A listed Georgian house with Recognised collections, set in 80 acres of beautiful, landscaped grounds on the banks of the Tweed, in the Scottish Borders. It has been open to the public since 1992. Activities include: a permanent exhibition on Caribbean connections, temporary exhibitions, tea-room, education programme, events, and guided tours. The Regency-period Picture Gallery displays masterpieces on loan from our partner, the National Galleries of Scotland. The Paxton Trust, a Scottish charity, cares for the house, its collections including internationally important furniture and costume, and grounds. The Paxton Trust was short-listed for the ‘Museums Change Lives – Reimagining the Museum Award’ in 2022.
‘Another world inside the gates; another country at the bottom of the garden’.
Number of meetings per annum/time commitment: Quarterly meetings of the Board, with other meetings with internal/external stakeholders as required.
Daytime or evening meetings: Daytime
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this voluntary role, then please submit a CV and covering letter to Hermione Hoffmann, CEO by Tuesday 15 March 2023:
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview from 22 March 2023.
Please note that this role is unremunerated.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 15 March 2023
Contact details or web link for applicants to find out more: [email protected]
Organisation website: www.paxtonhouse.co.uk