Trustee with Museum/Attraction experience for an Artist's House Charity

Trustee with Museum/Attraction experience for an Artist's House Charity

Rory Young House Trust Closing date: Tue, 01 Sep 2026

Artform: Museums
Role: Curation
Contract: Temporary
South West
  • Part time
  • Unpaid

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

The Rory Young House is a new charity set up to create and launch a museum dedicated to conservation and craft experience in Cirencester. The founders now wish to strengthen the Board, by making two Trustees appointments in particular skill areas.

Job Description

We are seeking two individuals to bring key skills to the Board and are keen to hear from candidates with relevant experience.

The first - see our other advertised position - is in communications - marketing, digital engagement and PR to strengthen the charity's public profile, broaden its reach, and increase awareness and impact.

The second - here - is in museum or attraction curation, heritage interpretation, and visitor experience to help guide the charity's work in conserving, presenting, and sharing the RYH with the public.

Trustees are normally appointed for an initial term of three years. As it can take time to settle into the role and make a meaningful contribution, we ask that applicants feel able to commit to at least this period. Trustees may be reappointed for up to three terms, for a maximum of nine years of service.

How much time will I need to devote to being a Trustee at RYH?
In a typical year, Trustees are expected to:
- Attend approximately four Board meetings per year (around two hours each)
- Read papers and prepare in advance of meetings
- Take part in additional meetings or discussions, online or in person
- Attend events, e.g. fundraising, when possible

We anticipate the time commitment to total around 3-4 days a month.

Job Requirements

Desirable experience in several of these fields:

Museum curation and collections expertise: Experience in museum or heritage curation, conservation of materials, including developing displays, exhibitions, interpretation materials, object selection, storytelling, and collections-based engagement.

Visitor experience development: A strong understanding of how visitors interact with heritage sites, including experience designing or improving visitor journeys, access, engagement, learning opportunities, and audience satisfaction.

Heritage interpretation and storytelling: Ability to translate historical, architectural, and cultural information into compelling narratives that connect with diverse audiences.

Audience development and inclusion: Experience identifying and responding to different audiences, improving accessibility, and creating welcoming experiences for communities, families, volunteers, and visitors.

Job Responsibilities

While others may ultimately manage day-to-day operations, the RYH trustees will play a strong operational role in these early years and be quite 'hands-on'. A strategic contribution will also be needed, with the ability to advise at trustee level by helping shape the charity's strategic direction, priorities, and long-term sustainability.

The role may also involve planning exhibitions, events, learning activities, practical skills training, talks, or public programmes that increase engagement with historic places.

In particular, awareness of how digital tools, online content, interactive interpretation, and new technologies can enhance visitor engagement will be useful in discussions with the project director and in the evolution of the visitor experience.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Trustee with Museum/Attraction experience for an Artist's House Charity
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Curation
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Tue, 01 Sep 2026
  • Location:
    South West
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Job: Trustee with Museum/Attraction experience for an Artist's House Charity

Job: Trustee with Museum/Attraction experience for an Artist's House Charity

Organisation: Rory Young House Trust

Postcode: GL7 2BX

How to Apply

Your CV and a supporting letter outlining your interest in the role and the skills or experience you would bring. A visit to the house will be arranged before making the appointment.
The deadline for applications is 12:00 on 1st September.