National Portrait Gallery x5 Trustees

  • Contract
  • UK-wide

Department for Culture, Media and Sport - Public Appointments


  • Job Title: National Portrait Gallery x5 Trustees
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Visual arts
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Fri, 25 Jul 2025

  • Location:

    UK-wide

Job Summary

The Prime Minister wishes to appoint 5 new trustees to the National Portrait Gallery. The appointment is made with the advice of the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.

Job Description

The Board of Trustees is ultimately accountable for the organisation and for ensuring that the statutory aims and objectives of the Gallery are met. It delegates authority within agreed limits to the Director and their 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 is responsible for preparing strategies, operating plans and budgets and for the day-to-day operation of the organisation.

The National Portrait Gallery will be seeking to appoint the next Chair following the end of the current Chair’s term in Autumn 2025. The Board of Trustees elects its Chair from within its Board membership. Applications from all Trustees, including newly appointed Trustees, for the Chair role will be welcomed. Candidates should specify in their application if they wish to nominate themselves for this role.

Job Requirements

All candidates will need to demonstrate that they meet the following criteria to a high standard:

  • An understanding of the National Portrait Gallery, the environment in which it operates and a commitment to its aims and objectives
  • A strong understanding of the principles of good corporate governance with experience in a large and complex organisation
  • Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative working style, with an ability to provide constructive challenge and support to the Board and executive team and to work effectively as part of a team
  • Proven ability to demonstrate sound judgement and to analyse issues at a strategic level to support with decision-making
  • A commitment to supporting fundraising activities and to contribute to the delivery of the Gallery’s fundraising ambitions
  • A commitment to improving opportunities for people throughout the UK and access to people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

How to Apply

Apply via the Public Appointments Website: https://apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8846

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