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Position title: Trustee
Commitment: Equivalent of half a day a month, unpaid voluntary position
Location: Scarborough
Reports to: Chair to the Board of Trustees
Closing Date: Sunday 27 October 2024

This is both an exciting and challenging time for Scarborough Museums Culture and Creative Trust (SMCCT). Our priority is to re-establish the Trust as a leading voice in the cultural life of the North Yorkshire, able to play a central role in the cultural and economic renaissance of Scarborough.

We are therefore seeking 4-5 new trustees to ensure the Board has the diverse range of expertise and perspectives necessary to ensure the effective governance of the Trust. As well as having a passion for history, heritage, arts and culture we are particularly looking for people who can bring expertise in one or more of the following areas:

  • Finance, preferably a qualified accountant or someone with significant experience in financial management.
  • Contemporary museum practice, art history, museum studies, or a related field.
  • Fundraising.
  • Retail, hospitality and/or office rental sector.
  • Educational programming and/or community engagement either within a museum, gallery, or in the wider cultural sector
  • Legal, ideally with experience in charity law, employment, and/or cultural property law.
  • Organisational development and/or HR

As a Trustee of SMCCT, you will be responsible for ensuring the strategic direction, financial health, and governance of the organisation. Trustees play a vital role in safeguarding the mission, values, and long-term sustainability of the museum and gallery. You will work closely with the CEO, staff, and other Trustees to ensure the organisation thrives and serves its public mission effectively.

> Download the candidate pack here – Opens in a new window (PDF)

> Download the Aditional Information – skills and values document here – Opens in a new window (PDF)

>Download an Equal Opportunities form here– Opens in a new window (Word document)

 

How to apply

This is an opportunity for you tell us about yourself and explain to us why this position is right for you, so we would love to hear from you in whatever way feels most appropriate to you.

Please also submit an up-to-date CV, equal opportunities form

Applications can be submitted in writing (no more than 2 sides of A4), as a short video or as an audio file.
We review all applications on content not on format. We have outlined some options below, but if you would like to suggest an alternative let us know.

Download the candiate pack here.

All applications should address the following questions:

  • Tell us a little about yourself and why this position interests you?
  • Tell us what knowledge and experience you have had that qualifies you to fulfil this role?
  • Tell us what you would bring to this role and SMCCT?

To apply, please send your application to info@scarboroughmuseumsandgalleries.org.uk
Deadline for applications is: Sunday 27 October

Alternatively, you may post your application to:

SMCCT Chair
Scarborough Museums and Galleries
Woodend Gallery and Studios
The Crescent
Scarborough
YO11 2PW