Historic Royal Palaces Trustee

  • Contract
  • UK-wide

Department for Culture, Media and Sport - Public Appointments


  • Job Title: Historic Royal Palaces Trustee
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Sun, 27 Jul 2025

  • Location:

    UK-wide

Job Summary

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport wishes to appoint a new Trustee to the Board of independent charity Historic Royal Palaces (HRP), which has responsibility for six royal sites. HRP’s ambition is to reach everyone and now seeks new Trustees who will help to achieve this.

Job Description

The Board of Trustees consists of the Chair and up to eleven Trustees who are appointed by either HM The King or the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. Once appointed, all Trustees must act in the best interests of the charity. The current appointments will be made by the Secretary of State.

The Board of Trustees is ultimately accountable for the organisation and for ensuring that the Charter aims are met and HRP’s strategic ambitions are realised. It delegates authority within agreed limits to the Chief Executive and his Executive Team and provides oversight, monitoring, support and advocacy. Trustees retain the authority to contribute to and approve operating plans and budgets, and other major projects and strategies. The Executive Team, comprising the Chief Executive and eight Directors, are responsible for preparing strategies, operating plans and budgets and for the day-to-day operation of the organisation.

Job Requirements

Essential criteria

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate in their application the following qualities:

  • Commitment to Historic Royal Palaces, its charitable objectives and its strategic direction to be a charity for everyone;
  • Ability to make a significant contribution to the overall strategic direction and governance of HRP, recognising the complex organisational balance between charitable aims and financial and commercial pressures;
  • Ability to engage constructively with Trustees, the Executive Team, staff and stakeholders at all levels;
  • A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and providing opportunities for all and;
  • An understanding of the principles of non-profit governance and a willingness to support fundraising appropriately.

Desirable criteria

  • Previous Board experience.
  • HRP’s ambition is to ensure every child in the UK has the opportunity to engage with HRP and we are interested in candidates who can help us do that.

How to Apply

Apply online via the HM Government Public Appointments Website https://apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8814

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