Trustee vacancy – St Barbe Museum & Art Gallery

28/04/2021 in Trustees

St Barbe Museum & Art Gallery in Lymington, Hampshire are seeking new trustees to join the Board.

We are seeking a Trustee who is familiar with fundraising in the charity sector, ideally with excellent contacts in our region.
We are also seeking a Trustee with a strong finance background. An accounting qualification would be a significant advantage.
We would like to appoint a Trustee with knowledge of and good contacts within the local business sector. This might be combined with either of the characteristics above.

Role of Trustees

To act as an ambassador for the charity and contribute to the important task of fundraising.
To add experience and skills in particular areas to complement the skills already represented on the Board and amongst the small staff team.
To take an active role in attending exhibition previews and the Friends programme and to represent St Barbe in the cultural life of the region.

Personal Characteristics

Professional in approach but preferring to get things done with a minimum of bureaucracy.
Confident in expressing an opinion and able to represent the charity effectively.
An ability to think creatively.
Committed and willing to take a keen interest in our work.

Number of meetings per annum/time commitment:

To attend quarterly meetings of the Board of Trustees and contribute to strategic guidance, governance and evaluation.
To join an appropriate Board Committee (Finance & General Purposes, Marketing & Development, Friends & Patrons, Collections, Exhibitions & Engagement, Volunteering & Front of House) to advise and guide activities in this area. The frequency of meetings varies but is typically 6-8 times per annum.

Daytime or evening meetings: Currently, daytime

Closing date for applications: 1 September 2021

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

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