Trustee – Chair of Finance, Risk & Resource Committee

An exciting opportunity to shape the future of a transforming museum.

We are seeking a new Trustee with strong financial and/or legal expertise to join our Board and serve as Chair of the Finance, Risk and Resource Committee.

This is a pivotal time for the museum as we enter a period of exciting change and transformation. With ambitious plans for growth, innovation and sustainability, we are looking for someone who shares our enthusiasm and can help guide us through this next chapter with confidence and clarity.

As Chair of the Finance, Risk and Resource Committee, you will play a key role in supporting the Board to ensure sound financial governance, strategic resource planning and effective risk management. Your insights will help shape the museum’s future direction, supporting our mission to engage, educate and inspire through our collections, exhibitions and public programmes.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience in finance, accountancy, audit, investment or legal practice, ideally at a senior level.
• Understands the duties and responsibilities of charity trusteeship.
• Can lead confidently as Chair of a Committee, facilitating effective discussion and decision-making.
• Is committed to good governance, transparency, and the museum’s charitable aims.
• Brings strategic insight and a collaborative spirit.

We are committed to building a Board that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in the cultural and heritage sectors, including candidates from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals and those from lower socio-economic groups.

This is a voluntary, non-executive role. The Board meets quarterly, with additional committee meetings and occasional events throughout the year. Trustees are appointed for an initial term of three years.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful contribution to a much-loved institution at a moment of transformation, we’d love to hear from you.

To express your interest or find out more, please download the Recruitment Pack below, to discover how you can become our next Finance Trustee!

You can also hear from our Executive Director and Chair of the Board by visiting this link: https://www.videoask.com/f0lwnafg1

If you decide to apply, we want to hear how you think you are the right person for the role and why you feel The Bowes Museum is the right place. To give yourself the best opportunity, consider how you fit the Role Description outlined in the Recruitment Pack and share your response to this in a cover letter, video or voice recording. Please also send your CV.

The closing date for applications is 12:00pm, Friday 29th August 2025.

We anticipate that interviews will be in person, unless otherwise requested, and will take place Tuesday 9th September.  Interviewees can claim reasonable travel expenses.

Please email your application or any questions to simone.wain@thebowesmuseum.org.uk