General Experience/Skills (relevant to all Trustees)
- An interest in visual arts and collections.
- An interest, or track record, in leading complex organisations effectively through periods of significant change.
- Financial acumen and commercially astute, strategically adept and experience of managing risk.
- The ability to achieve consensus through balanced discussion at a Board which allows a diversity of opinion.
- A track record of championing diversity and inclusion.
- A current understanding, or commitment to developing an understanding of the charity and publicly-funded context in which art collections operate.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with internal and external relationships.
- A persuasive communicator, who can represent the organisation publicly.
- Well-networked with a willingness to use contacts for the benefit of Art Collection Management Services.
- Proven track record in ethical decision making and handling difficult issues with diligence, authority and confidence.
- Approachable and with an ability to collaborate and get the best out of people.
- Knowledge of, and connection with, the Midlands is desirable.
Specific Skills Sought
Art Collection Management Services is seeking a number of Trustees with skills and experience in the following areas:
- Nationally respected visual art-form leader — a trustee with a national or international reputation in their art form, able to bring sector credibility, insight and advocacy.
- Chair of Finance and Audit Committee — a professionally qualified accountant with strong governance experience to lead Audit and Risk oversight.
- West Midlands / Coventry representative — a trustee with meaningful regional knowledge, networks or lived experience rooted in Coventry or the wider West Midlands.
- Regional gallery specialist — ideally a leader from the art gallery sector bringing experience of public cultural institutions, community impact and working with touring partnerships.
Time Commitment and Eligibility
The post of Trustee is a part-time, unremunerated, non-executive appointment.
The time commitment will be ~1 day per month. Meetings will be in person and virtual by rotation. Please note, travel expenses can be reimbursed.
Applications are welcomed regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, religion, ethnic origin, political opinion, sexual orientation, or whether or not you have dependents.
Appointments are made on merit, following a fair and transparent process.