Trustee vacancy – Dacorum Heritage

We are seeking a Communications Director and Trustee to join our Board of Trustees! This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead the Museum’s communications strategy and narrative, being an ambassador for the work of the Museum and the Collection in Dacorum and beyond.

Purpose of Role

• Plan, develop, implement, and review the Trust’s marketing strategy, including marketing communications and public relations activities; and
• Work with the Collections Manager, Public Engagement Manager, and Board members to achieve the Strategic Aims of the Trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the Trust’s marketing strategies, communications, brand development, and public relations activities;
• Develop the Trust’s digital communications channels, including website and social media;
• Act as an effective ambassador for the Trust, working with the Public Engagement Director to foster collaborative relationships with the Trust’s stakeholders and positively engage the wider community;
• Work with the Board to identify fundraising and partnership opportunities;
• Advise the Board of developments in communications and PR tools and techniques; and
• Develop and review Marketing & Communications Policies and Practices to ensure they support the advancement of the Trust’s strategic plans and objectives.

Key Attributes

• Leading and implementing public relations/communications strategies in an organisation;
• Experience of establishing partnerships between organisations;
• Knowledge of marketing research and evaluation;
• An interest in local history/heritage; and
• Willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort to the role.

Additional information

Number of meetings per annum/time commitment:

• The Board meets six times a year;
• Four business planning meetings a year;
• An Annual General Meeting; and
• Any training which is arranged for Trustees together with any significant events.
• Board members are unremunerated but reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred fulfilling the duties of this role may be claimed.

Daytime or evening meetings: Evening, with sporadic daytime meetings with staff.

Closing date for applications:  6pm on 28 March 2023

Contact details or web link for applicants to find out more:     https://www.dacorumheritage.org.uk/dht-news/trustee-vacancy/