Chair of the Board of Trustees

Chair of the Board of Trustees

National Heritage Science Forum Closing date: Mon, 16 Nov 2026

Artform: Charity
Role: Research
Contract: Temporary
UK-wide

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We are seeking a Chair to help champion UK heritage science and guide the growth and development of the National Heritage Science Forum.

Job Description

The National Heritage Science Forum is looking for a Chair to join our Board of Trustees.

If you are an engaging leader who is energised by the prospect of being an ambassador for heritage science in the UK, consider joining us as Chair. In 2027 NHSF will hold its second Trends in Heritage Science conference and begin development of a new Strategic Framework for Heritage Science.

We are looking for someone with a tactful leadership style who is a credible voice in heritage science or a closely related field and can build strategic relationships and mobilise diverse networks.

This is a voluntary role for an initial term of three years, with scope for reimbursement of expenses in line with our financial policies.

The start date for this role is January 2027.

Job Requirements

We're looking for someone with demonstrable capability in the following areas:

- A credible leadership voice in heritage science or a closely related field, bringing an existing, active, diverse network of colleagues from across the sector.

- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.

- Experience of chairing a committee or organisation.

- Ability to listen to and synthesise a broad range of interests in an inclusive and collaborative manner.

- Tact and sensitivity to balance personal leadership with leadership by others.

- Clear strategic vision and nuanced judgement.

Job Responsibilities

- Act as a senior ambassador and a spokesperson for NHSF, working with the Chair of the Member Council (the representative body of NHSF's member organisations), trustees, members and external stakeholders to strengthen NHSF's position as a clear, nuanced, trusted and influential voice for heritage science across the UK.

- Chair meetings of the NHSF Board of Trustees and ensure NHSF develops appropriate strategic priorities and monitors progress towards them.

- Maintain an effective working relationship and ensure structured communication, consultation and reciprocal reporting between the NHSF Board of Trustees and the NHSF Member Council.

- Oversee the Board of Trustees' development and succession arrangements.

- Oversee the delivery of operational activities of the organisation.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Chair of the Board of Trustees
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Charity
  • Role: Research
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Mon, 16 Nov 2026
  • Location: UK-wide

How to Apply

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you would like to become the Chair of the Board of Trustees to Caroline Peach (administrator[at]heritagescienceforum.org.uk) by 23:59 on 16th November 2026.

Interviews are planned for the week starting 23rd November 2026.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss the role with one of our current Trustees.