The Barnsley Workshop is seeking skilled and inspiring Trustees to join its Board and guide the organisation through its next stage of development. Over the past century, we have earned an enviable reputation for exceptional furniture making and excellence in apprenticeship training. We are now ready to serve clients who appreciate innovative design and the artform of exceptional furniture as well as our hallmark for heirloom quality and durability.

We have conducted a skills inventory of our Board of Trustees and identified areas where we need to recruit new talent and experience to continue this journey. A person with a background in the Contemporary Art & Design market, able to guide our organisation in marketing and selling into this segment would greatly enhance our Trustee team.

We particularly seek candidates with expertise in:

* Contemporary Art & Design Market - bringing knowledge and actively identify clients and cultivate market awareness.
* Experience of events and marketing platforms to promote The Barnsley Workshop and what we have to offer.
* Building and leveraging personal contact networks in the Art & Design market.
* Trustee and/or Charity experience is not essential.
* Experience of digital marketing and social media is desirable but not essential.

The Board meets four times a year for 3-4 hours including time with the Workshop workers. We will also set aside time for a strategy session and additional sub-committee meetings dependent on the role. The Trustee is expected to take an active and leadership role in their specific area of expertise. Trustees are also expected to engage with our public programme and co-host selected events. The estimated commitment is 10-15 days per year, including preparation.

Appointments are for a three-year term, with the option of a second term, subject to mutual agreement. This is an unpaid role; reasonable travel and other agreed expenses will be reimbursed.