The Burton at Bideford
Job: Trustee
Job: Trustee
Organisation: The Burton at Bideford
Postcode: EX39 2QQ
- Job Title: Trustee
- Salary: Unpaid
- Hours:
Part time - Artform: Charity
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 16 Feb 2026
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Location:
South West
Job Summary
Job Description
Whether you are familiar with The Burton or new to us, we are interested to hear from all people who share our passion for bringing world-class art and culture to North Devon. We can appoint up to 5 new trustees, and are committed to 2 of these positions to be for trustees aged 18-35 years old. You do not need to have previous experience of being a Trustee to apply.
What does it mean to be a trustee?
- Trustees are the volunteers who lead charities and decide how they are run. They are sometimes also called Board Members or the Board.
- As a Trustee, you make decisions about the direction the charity takes, ensuring it has the resources and policies it needs to comply with legal requirements.
- Anyone over 18 can be a Trustee at The Burton at Bideford, regardless of how junior or senior you are in your career.
- Charities thrive when they have a diversity of skills, knowledge, age and lived experience on their Board.
- Being a Trustee requires a modest time commitment – we estimate about four hours per month.
- As a Trustee you can learn new skills, meet new people and help shape the future of charities you care about.
Job Requirements
We are committed to at least two of our new Trustees being 18-35 years old as as these are viewpoints we want to represent more strongly in our governance and strategy going forward. These Trustees will be able to access additional mentoring, peer support and training to help them take up the role confidently.
This list is not exclusive but some areas of skills and experience that we are particularly keen to strengthen to support our work in the coming years include:
- Architecture (or experience on Museum or Gallery Building Projects)
- Artist
- Commercial gallery or art consultant
- Communications, marketing and press
- Environmental impact and strategy
- Fundraising and philanthropy (in particular individual donors, patrons and corporate)
- Legal or Human Resources management
- National arts networks
- Public art and civic engagement
For full details please download our https://www.burtonartgallery.co.uk/were-hiring-trustees/ – Recruitment Pack.
How to Apply
Please download the full Recruitment Pack and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
The Burton at Bideford is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer who understands the benefits of diversity so that everyone – irrespective of individual identities, background, or any personal characteristics – receives fair and equal treatment in a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment.
If you are interested in becoming a Trustee of The Burton please send us:
An up to date CV
A short statement which tells us:
Why you are interested in working with The Burton
What key skills and knowledge you would bring to the Board
What experiences and networks you would bring to the Board
Any training and development you think could support you in this role
A completed Equal Opportunities Form
If you would prefer, your cover letter can be delivered in video or audio format – no longer than five minutes. Please email your application to Jo Jones, Company Secretary: [email protected].
- Contact name: Jo Jones
- Contact email: [email protected]
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