We are seeking new trustees willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, with relevant skills and experience, who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.
The museum is in an exciting stage in its development, having recently received a large legacy which gives it new financial stability. In 2024, the museum building was renovated and insulated, making it a much more pleasant place to visit. At the beginning of 2025, the trustees were able to appoint two part-time staff for the first time, a Museum Development Project Manager and an Exhibitions & Displays Designer, with the aim of improving the displays in the museum, recruiting more volunteers, opening more frequently and offering a broader range of services to the community. Because of forthcoming retirements, the members of the charity will be electing a new Chair and Vice-chair for the Board in July 2025.
We are particularly seeking people with experience in Museums; Law; Human Resources; Fundraising; or Communications.
We are particularly seeking people with experience in Museums; Law; Human Resources; Fundraising; or Communications.
Personal skills and qualities
You do not need previous governance experience – we will provide an induction and training.
Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that Marlow Museum achieves its core purpose of providing a high-quality local history museum. They are responsible for governance of the charity and oversee the management and administration of the museum. They also ensure that Marlow Museum has a clear strategy and that our work and goals remain in line with our Constitution. They support and challenge the Management Committee to enable Marlow Museum to grow and thrive.
