Trustee - Classic Boat Museum

Job Posted: 12 November 2024

• Contract Term: Casual
• Location: Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: Voluntary
• Industries: Administration Banking & Financial Charity / Voluntary General Office Sales & Marketing

BECOME A TRUSTEE OF THE CLASSIC BOAT MUSEUM

We are looking to appoint 4 new Trustees to help move the Classic Boat Museum forward as we continue to engage in our mission for the preservation of our historic collection, alongside our commitment to education and the local community.

WHO WE ARE:

The Classic Boat Museum’s collection of nearly 100 boats, maritime artefacts and an extensive library and archives occupies two historic sites on both sides of the River Medina. It tells the story of competitive and leisure yachting as well as the industrial shipbuilding history of Cowes - a major producer of lifeboats and ships for the Royal Navy. The Board has ambitious plans to grow the museum on the Medina Yard site to display the museum’s holdings in one location beside the iconic grade 2* listed hammerhead crane. Our approach is to be welcoming, accessible, educational, and engaging. Looking forward we also aim to be a destination of choice for the many and frequent visitors to the Island.

THE SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking candidates who have skills and experience in one or more areas:·

• Fundraising and sponsorship     
• Marketing and social media     
• IT and interactive displays   
• Education and community engagement     
• Maritime heritage  
• Collections management      
• Financial, particularly accountancy   
• Experience as a legal practitioner relevant to Trusts

TIME COMMITMENT ·      

A Trustee is expected to attend 6 Board meetings a year (usually Friday mornings 10 pm – 12 noon), including an Annual General Meeting in June.·      
To commit to participate in working groups relevant to their skills/expertise and to be proactive in their suggestions for the betterment of the Trust and its overall objectives.·      
Take an active interest in the activities of the museum and support events.·      
Undertake any necessary Trustee training and safeguarding courses and qualifications.·      
Support the work of the volunteers and freelance practitioners.·      
The role is unremunerated for a term of 3 years with the possibility of reappointment for a further 3 year term.·       

IF YOU THINK THIS SOUNDS LIKE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU, WE WOULD BE INTERESTED IN HEARING FROM YOU
The Trustees of the Classic Boat Museum are aiming to appoint successful candidates at the Board Meeting of March 21st 2025. Please email your expression of interest to [email protected] with a brief CV and reasons why you are interested in the role as soon as possible. Following this, formal application details will be provided for submission by the closing date. Please also ask if you need further information.