Trustee

Exeter UNESCO City of Literature


Job Summary

We are currently seeking to appoint two trustees with skills in Finance and Business Development. We’re looking for culturally ambitious individuals with diverse lived experience who have a passion for increasing high-quality literary & storytelling activities in Exeter and Devon.

Job Description

We have a new mission, vision, and aims that we want your help in executing as a Board member. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to contribute to the cultural ecology in a UNESCO Creative City at a time of significant opportunity, both for Devon and for the Exeter UNESCO City of Literature office. We seek Trustees who can bring new perspectives and diverse lived experience to our team, and who share our vision for everyone to love stories and storytelling. The specific areas of expertise we’re looking to fill are: – Finance – able to read and understand management accounts; spot risks; support strategic financial planning; and understand reserves policies, restricted, and unrestricted funds. – Business Development – particularly around IP, capital projects, real estate and development, and/or organisational growth.

Job Requirements

In these new appointments, we are seeking candidates who will have: – A strong understanding of, and commitment to, the values of Exeter City of Literature and UNESCO’s Sustainable Development Goals – A passion for increasing readership and increasing high quality literary & storytelling activities in Exeter and Devon – Strong networks within various sectors/communities in Exeter, Devon, and nationwide – Clear, strategic thinking – Rational and empathy-driven judgement – An ability to communicate proactively and think creatively

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Trustee
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Literature
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Sun, 22 Mar 2026

  • Location:

    South West

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