Chair of Trustees

We are looking for a person with experience in strategic thinking who loves working with, leading and managing people. We need a skilled negotiator who can advocate for the Museum in discussions with our funders, particularly Buckinghamshire Council and local community forums, as we build a sustainable future.

The successful candidate will join a Board of 11 local members with a wide range of experience and passion for WHAT and its purposes. The Chair will be working closely with the Museum Director to lead the Museum together.

The Chair is a member of the Board of Trustees with specific responsibilities for:

• Leading the Board on its responsibilities for strategic direction 
• Upholding the charity’s good governance
• Arranging and chairing Board meetings
• Running the Annual General Meeting and other events
• Working in partnership with the Museum Director
• Supporting good relations between trustees, staff, volunteers and the general public
• Advocacy, engagement and connections with partner organisations
• Financial responsibility

The new Chair should be prepared to serve a full 4-year term devoting an average three days a month to the role in addition to the 8 hours monthly expected of all Trustees.

To apply: Supporting Statement, CV and two references sent to Jenny Baker by 11pm on Sunday, 13 April 2025.

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