Trustee (X2)

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The William Morris Society


Job: Trustee (X2)

Job: Trustee (X2)

Organisation: The William Morris Society

Postcode: W6 9TA

  • Job Title: Trustee (X2)
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Fri, 12 Dec 2025

  • Location:

    London

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Job Summary

The William Morris Society seeks two trustees: one Honorary Secretary and one based in Hammersmith & Fulham. We welcome applicants who share our passion for William Morris, his family, colleagues, and network, and who are committed to furthering their work and ideas through the Society’s activities.

Job Description

Role of a Trustee

Trustees play a vital role in the governance and leadership of the William Morris Society. Working collectively as the Board, trustees ensure the charity is well managed, financially sustainable, and operating in line with its mission, values, and charitable objectives.

As we are a small, member-led charity, trustees must be willing not only to contribute to setting direction and strategy but also to take responsibility for and carry out practical activities that help deliver the Society’s work.

The role of the Hon Secretary is to ensure that the Society’s administrative and related functions are carried out either by the post holder, in collaboration with the Chair, or through the Society’s Director.

The Hon Secretary is an officer of the Society, and as such is a member of the Society’s Finance and General Purposes Committee (F&GP).

We are looking for individuals who share our passion for William Morris, his family, colleagues, and network, and who are committed to furthering their work and ideas through the Society’s activities.

Job Responsibilities

Trustees’ Meetings – Liaise with the Chair and Administrator to ensure minutes are accurate, circulated to Trustees, staff, and overseas contacts, and signed by the Chair for archiving. Ensure the President receives minutes, agenda, and relevant documents before each meeting.

Between Meetings – Record all F&GP decisions, reporting them to the Chair and Director for inclusion in Trustee minutes.

Before and at AGM – Check Trustees’ terms, submit re-election names three months prior, advertise vacancies, and assist recruitment and induction. Circulate attendance records, Annual Report, Statement of Accounts, and AGM minutes at least 14 days before the meeting. Act as teller in contested elections.

Post-AGM – Update Trustee contact details for the Charity Commission, ensure Code of Conduct is signed, confirm committee membership, and set meeting dates for the year.

Charity Governance – Monitor compliance with governing documents, charity regulations, and liaise with the Charity Commission.

How to Apply

We value diversity and inclusivity and encourage applications from individuals with a range of backgrounds and experiences, including those from underrepresented communities.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest and suitability in this role and explaining how your skills and experience make you a strong candidate for this position to Gabriella Esser – [email protected]

Application deadline: 9am, Friday 21st November

Interviews: TBC – early December 2025 (8th/9th)

Start date: February 2026

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