Collections Trustee

Key Responsibilities:
Provide Board-level leadership on collections strategy and policy
Ensure compliance with Museums Association Code of Ethics, Spectrum standards and Arts Council Accreditation
Support policies covering collections development, documentation, care and conservation
Advise on acquisitions, loans, disposals and ethical issues
Oversee risk management relating to collections (storage, security, insurance, environment)
Support best practice in provenance, due diligence and legal compliance
Contribute to discussions on repatriation, restitution and culturally sensitive material
Champion the value of the Museum’s collections externally and support fundraising/advocacy
Contribute actively to Board governance and strategic planning

We are looking for someone with:
Senior professional experience in museum collections management, curatorial work or collections governance
Strong understanding of collections care, documentation, conservation and access
Knowledge of sector standards (Spectrum, Accreditation, Museums Association Code of Ethics)
Experience of collections-related policy, ethics or strategic planning
Ability to advise on legal and ethical issues
Specialist knowledge aligned with our collections (natural history, geology, archaeology, social history, ethnography, art or related fields)
Knowledge of risk, conservation planning or environmental monitoring
Experience in digital collections or inclusive interpretation
Personal qualities:
Strategic thinker with sound judgement
Collaborative and constructive, able to challenge appropriately
Strong communicator across professional and volunteer environments
Committed to ethical practice, inclusion and public benefit