Trading Company Director

Job Summary

NCMMT Limited is not a listed company. We are looking to appoint a number of Directors, including roles which cover 6 individual specialisms

Job Description

National Coal Mining Museum for England Ltd (NCMME), located at Caphouse Colliery near Wakefield, aims to keep the stories of coal mining alive by collecting and preserving the industry's rich heritage, creating enjoyable and inspiring ways for people of all ages, backgrounds and needs to engage with the story of coal.

National Coal Mining Museum Trading Limited (NCMMT) is a wholly owned subsidiary of NCMME and was registered as a Private Limited Company on 7 May 2004. NCMMT Limited is not a listed company. We are looking to appoint a number of Directors, including roles which cover 6 individual specialisms:

Digital
Events
Filming
Finance
Hospitality
Retail
As we embark on the next exciting part of our journey to deliver a fresh new vision over the next 10 years we actively welcome applications from underrepresented groups, those who have followed non traditional educational pathways, and individuals from a broad range of ages and backgrounds. This approach ensures the Board reflects a rich diversity of perspectives and represents the communities it serves.

Being a Director is a voluntary role which is essential to the effective running of any charity. Please take the time to consider our Recruitment Pack.

Deadline for applications: 5pm, 31 August 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place 7-8 September 2026.

If you welcome a challenge, are inspired by our plans for the future and would like to be a part of the team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Job Requirements

The role involves attending five Board meetings per year, typically 1.5 - 2 hours long, and an annual Strategy Day.

Additional time would be required to study papers and attend events at the Museum (where reasonably practical). From time to time, Directors may be called upon to provide ad hoc advice.

Job Responsibilities

The new Directors will be people who can drive forward the ongoing transformation of the trading subsidiary. The Board of Directors encourage applications from those whose experiences and perspectives are currently under-represented on the Board and with specific commercial skills and expertise.

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Job Overview

Job Title: Trading Company Director
Salary: Unpaid
Hours: Full time
Artform: Museums
Role: Creative
Contract: Temporary
Closing date: Mon, 31 Aug 2026
Contact name: Recruitment
Contact email: [email protected]
Location:

Yorkshire

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Job: Trading Company Director

Organisation: National Coal Mining Museum for England

Postcode: WF4 4RH

Contact Details

Contact name: Recruitment
Contact email: [email protected]

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About National Coal Mining Museum for England

We are the gateway to our nation’s relationship with the earth, with the lumps of black rock that glow, heat, power. We fuel the passion felt for an honest livelihood and we kindle the flame of pride, honest graft, community, loyalty and strength.

We represent the land. We represent the graft. We represent community. We represent the pride. We represent the lives touched by the mines. The faces behind the coal dust. The laughter lines. The tear streaks. The families. The dignity.

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