Museum of Scottish Lighthouses: Chair of the Board of Trustees Job Opportunity

[Marina Wain-Palmer]

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The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses is a well- established Museum with ambitious  plans for future expansion of its services. We hold a nationally significant accredited  and recognised collection, play a vital role within the local community and pride  ourselves on being a welcoming and inclusive place to visit and work. 

The Museum is a registered charity operated as a company limited by guarantee. The  Board of Directors of the company are also Trustees of the charity.  

To help us recover from the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and to achieve our  plans to further broaden our offering for the good of the local community and  economy we are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to take on the role  of Chair of the Board of Trustees. The Chair plays a vital role within the organisation, delivering strategic leadership to ensure good governance as well as  providing guidance and support to the Museum Manager and staff. In consultation  with the Board of Trustees and the Museum Manager the Chair and will chart the  sustainable future direction for the organisation. To be successful, the post holder  will have a clear knowledge and understanding of how museums function, and the  particular challenges facing charitable organisations. An open and collaborative  leadership style is essential, and the post holder will be genuinely committed to  equality, diversity, sustainability and community.  

The Board Meetings are held every three months at the Museum, on a Wednesday  morning between 1000hrs and 1200hrs. If necessary Board members are able to join  the meetings virtually. 

The Board is responsible for setting the strategy and policies of the Museum,  providing guidance and support to the Museum Manager and staff. To find out more  about joining the Board of Trustees as Chair, please contact the Chair of Trustees in  writing or by email and we can arrange a virtual meeting or phone call to tell you  about the work of our exciting museum. The closing date for applications is Friday  24 September 2021.

Scotland’s Lighthouse Museum Ltd. 

Kinnaird Head – FRASERBURGH – AB43 9DU Tel: 01346-511022 W: http://www.lighthousemuseum.org.uk E: chair@lighthousemuseum.org.uk 

 

Registered Charity No. SCO23118

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