Chair of Trustees of Wessex Museums Trust

Wessex Museums Trust


Job Summary

We are seeking a new chair of trustees to contribute to the leadership and future direction of the charity, with experience of governance, an interest in cultural heritage/museums/arts, and a connection to Wessex. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of life experiences and identities.

Job Description

Leading trustee meetings in-person and remotely.
Reviewing strategic plans.
Monitoring compliance to all statutory regulations.
Guiding and advising the Board about its financial duties, budgets and accounts within a relevant financial policy framework.
Ensuring that appropriate and effective financial measures and accounting procedures are in place.
Ensuring that all Board members have a clear understanding of the accounts and their implications.
Approving payments beyond the financial limits of the Partnership Manager.
Monthly meetings with the Partnership Manager to support line management, financial matters including procurement, professional development and agendas for meetings.
Liaising with the charity’s auditors where appropriate.
Supporting fundraising and networking.

Job Requirements

Person Specification:
Commitment to our purpose, values and mission.
Willing to meet the time requirement for being a trustee.
The ability to engender an inclusive, collaborative and effective working environment that allows all voices to be heard.
The ability to deliver wider leadership capacity with the charity including with external stakeholders.
A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).
A commitment to environmental responsibility.
A commitment to acting transparently and with integrity.
Strategic vision, good, independent judgement and an ability to think creatively.
Willing to share perspectives openly, listen actively, respond to constructive comments from Board colleagues and contribute skills and experience.
Able to work effectively as a team member and take decisions for the good of the Wessex Museums Trust that reflect the views of the wider Board and needs of the partnership museums.
Availability to staff and trustees for ad hoc advice and enquiries.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Chair of Trustees of Wessex Museums Trust
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Hybrid
  • Closing date: Tue, 30 Jun 2026

  • Location:

    South West

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