Join us as a trustee and help shape the future of Wessex Museums
Would you like to…
- Develop your skills in new areas?
- Be part of a dynamic and innovative museums partnership?
- Be part of promoting culture and heritage in the South West?
- Be in volved in the planning of exciting art and exhibition programmes across seven museums?
- Use your voice and lived experience to represent and give something back to the community?
- Contribute to the development of the long term vision and direction of the museum partnership?
The Wessex Museums Trust is seeking new trustees who hold strong connections to the region; a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion; and have a passion for art, culture, and heritage. As a trustee you will play a vital role in ensuring that Wessex Museums fulfils its objectives and operates in accordance with our partnership charter.
Our mission is to support our museums to connects, inspire and add value to peoples’ lives.
Wessex Museums comprises seven museums which tell the stories of Dorset and Wiltshire from prehistoric times to present day. Together we form the charity, Wessex Museums Trust, which exists to build the resilience and relevance of our partner museums.
We are looking for…
The Wessex Museums Trust is seeking trustee applicants with a strong regional connection who can provide new voices and lived experiences from parts of our communities that are currently underserved by our partner museums. Specifically:
- People between the ages of 18-35 years old
- People from low-income backgrounds
- People from ethnic minority groups
- People who are LGBTQ+ Disabled people, including physical, mental and invisible conditions
We are also interested in individuals with experience and skills in the following areas:
- Income generation & fundraising
- Campaigning
- PR / Communications
- Digital
Recruitment pack and application
Find the trustee recruitment pack here.
Applications should be sent via email to Wessex Museums. Please send:
- CV outlining relevant experience (no more than two sides of A4
- Equal Opportunities Form
- An expression of interest in the trustee role to include what knowledge, skills, experience you would bring to the role, and what you personally hope to gain by becoming a trustee of Wessex Museums Trust. This can take the form of:
- A written letter (no more than two sides of A4)
- A film or audio recording (up to 5 minutes length)
- A visual representation (this could be a collage, PowerPoint, mindmap, etc)
