Tate - up to 6 Trustees

Tate - up to 6 Trustees

Department of Culture Media and Sport Closing date: Fri, 24 Jul 2026

Artform: Museums
Role: Creative
Contract: Contract
UK-wide

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 "> published -

Job Description

Tate has fourteen Trustees. Thirteen are appointed by the Prime Minister and one is appointed by the National Gallery Board from among the members of that Board. At least three Trustees must be practising artists.

The time commitment for this role is approximately 2 days per month and the term length is four years. The deadline date for this role is 3pm on 24 July 2026.

We are seeking to appoint up to 6 Trustees with strong generalist skills and 3 of these Trustees will have experience/expertise in one of the following areas:

- Public Affairs/Media/Public Sector
- Artist
- Business/Finance

Job Requirements

Essential criteria

- Knowledge: a clear understanding of Tate, a commitment to its values and a willingness both to represent and act as an advocate for Tate in the public arena.

- Judgement: effective decision-making skills with the ability to contribute to Board-level discussion and wider policy and strategy development.

- Communication: strong communication skills and the ability to listen and accept challenges.

- Inclusion: a demonstrable commitment to diversity, and equality and inclusion.

We are also seeking candidates who are able to demonstrate at least one of the following criteria:

- Artist

- Public Affairs/Media/Public Sector

- Business / Finance

Job Responsibilities

The role of the Board of Trustees is to:

- Determine policy and establish the overall strategic direction of Tate within the policy and resource framework available;

- Supervise the management of Tate by acting as guardians of the public interest;

- Use the combined expertise of members to advise the Director;

- Decide on major acquisitions and major resource commitments;

- Represent Tate externally and assist in the fundraising of resources; and

- Oversee the delivery of planned results by monitoring performance against objectives and targets.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Tate - up to 6 Trustees
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Fri, 24 Jul 2026
  • Location: UK-wide

How to Apply

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- equality information
- information relating to any outside interests or reputational issues
- a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- a supporting statement
- a short professional biography (150 words)

We will ask you to check and confirm your personal details to ensure your application is accurate.

You will also have the opportunity to make a reasonable adjustment request or apply under the disability confident scheme before you submit your application.