Trustees Sought for The Board of the Tim Stead Trust
The Tim Stead Trust are at an exciting point in our evolution. You could be part of the wonderful ongoing story.
Having been successful in raising the funds to purchase The Steading, Tim Stead’s incredible ‘A’ Listed Scottish Borders former family home, entirely through public donations, The Trust are now moving forward on the mission to preserve the property and archive for future generations to enjoy and marvel at, and to promote the work and beliefs of Tim Stead.
We now have 2 vacancies on our Trustee Board because of retirements due to work commitments and age. The Board have a diverse range of skills and experience already, but new ideas and fresh faces are always welcome. Whilst our decisions on applications are based on the best candidates who come forward, we would like to work towards an ideal balance of people, perspectives and skills on the Board and so would especially welcome interest from female, youth and minority candidates and anyone with legal, fundraising or property experience, but please come forward whoever you are.
With modern communications, we are not limited to those who can physically attend our meetings and would be pleased to hear from candidates who might be mainly online contributors.
These are voluntary positions.
Previous Board experience is not necessary. We are more interested in your enthusiasm and how you believe that you can help us to preserve and promote the work, beliefs and ideals of Tim Stead.
New Trustees will be connected with a “buddy” from the existing Trustees to help them integrate.
There are many and various works still to be tackled from property maintenance, through archive recording and reorganisation to administrative assistance, marketing and running events and promoting the Trust and it’s work.
If you have questions or would like an informal discussion about the role of a Trustee with the Tim Stead Trust please message david@timsteadtrust.org
Time commitments are estimated at the equivalent of 4 days per month as you will be expected to take part in four Board meetings per annum plus the AGM and Strategy Day as well as membership of at least one of our five Working Groups (Finance & Fundraising, Governance, Public Engagement, Property & Archive and Museum Accreditation) which meet when required but roughly 5 times per annum. Assistance at other events such as workshops and tours (which are enjoyable to be part of) would also be welcomed but is not essential.
Please submit your CV (max of 3 sides of A4 please) together with a letter (no longer than 2 sides of A4 please) in the first instance setting out why you are interested in this role and how you believe you can add to our Board to david@timsteadtrust.org
Please include contact details for 2 references who will only be contacted if your application is shortlisted.
