Would you like to support the legacy of one of Cheltenham's most famous inhabitants? We are recruiting new volunteer Trustees to hep us share the stories of the Holst Victorian House, a period home where the composer Gustav Holst was born.
Our Board is continually facing challenges to cover the costs of running the Museum and preserving and maintaining the fabric of the Regency building, which is grade II listed, and which we own. We only have two part-time paid staff, everyone else is a volunteer, and, as an independent museum, receive only a small grant from the council. We do have generous supporters and patrons, but want to ensure the long term stability of the Museum and are looking for a Trustee with building and energy conservation skills and experience.
The potential Trustees will be working with a small, friendly team and will also have some leadership or management experience.
As part of our Board you would influence and support our work and strategic direction, lead activities and initiatives related to the building, and help us achieve our purpose statements:
The process is fairly informal and we would meet the applicant and discuss the role, give them a tour of the Museum, introduce them to some of the Trustees and staff, and, if they are interested in the role, decide whether they are the best candidate for the position.
