Fundraising / Art History State Education / Museum and Gallery sector expert trustees
Art History Link-Up Closing date: Fri, 04 Dec 2026
- Part time
- Unpaid
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Job Summary
Job Description
Art History Link-Up (AHLU) is seeking three new trustees to join its Board as the charity enters its second decade.
Fewer than 1% of UK state schools offer Art History at A Level. Since 2016, AHLU has offered free, accredited Art History courses to state school students who would otherwise have no access to the subject, taught in and through the UK's great collections, in partnership with institutions including the Courtauld, the National Gallery and Sir John Soane's Museum. More than 600 students from over 250 schools have studied with us - or from over 4% of state secondary schools across the UK - and our alumni are now in every Art History undergraduate year group at Cambridge and the Courtauld.
We marked our tenth anniversary in October 2026 with a public campaign for access to art history, continuing with an Art History Summit at Christie's in February 2027. A Strategy Year supported by the Rothschild Foundation is shaping our next phase of growth.
We are looking for trustees with expertise in one of these areas:
State School Art History Education: ideally a practising or recently retired Art or Art History teacher in a state secondary school, who will also support the Board's oversight of safeguarding.
Fundraising and Philanthropy: senior experience of income generation, to help us diversify and grow our funding.
Museum and Gallery Sector: senior experience in a cultural institution, to strengthen our partnerships and pathways into the sector.
Trustees attend four Board meetings a year, in central London or online, amounting to around half a day to a day a month. The roles are voluntary, and reasonable expenses are covered. We welcome written and video applications, and particularly welcome applications from disabled candidates, candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds and LGBTQ+ candidates.
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 4 December 2026. Full details and how to apply on our website
Job Requirements
We seek trustees committed to widening access to art history for state school students, who are collaborative and able to contribute actively to the Board. Previous trustee experience is welcome but not essential.
State School Art History Education: current or recent experience teaching Art or Art History in a UK state secondary school, a strong understanding of the challenges facing state schools, and active engagement with safeguarding.
Fundraising and Philanthropy: senior fundraising experience, a strong understanding of the UK funding landscape, and a track record with trusts, companies or major donors.
Museum and Gallery Sector: senior experience in a cultural institution and knowledge of access and inclusion issues in the sector.
We particularly welcome applicants with lived experience of the barriers our students face, and from disabled, ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ candidates.
Job Responsibilities
All trustees share responsibility for the charity's strategy, governance, finances and reputation, including approving the budget, evaluating performance, managing risk and supporting the Chair and CEO in fostering a positive working culture.
State School Art History Education: advise on curriculum, pedagogy and impact, support relationships with schools, and support the Board's oversight of safeguarding.
Fundraising and Philanthropy: help shape fundraising strategy, support the CEO in setting income targets, and open doors to new funders and partners.
Museum and Gallery Sector: advise on sector practice, strengthen partnerships with cultural institutions, and help build pathways from our courses into arts careers.
Trustees attend four Board meetings a year, in London or online, around half a day to a day a month. Terms are three years. Roles are voluntary, with expenses covered.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Fundraising / Art History State Education / Museum and Gallery sector expert trustees
- Salary: Unpaid
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Education
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Fri, 04 Dec 2026
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Location:
LondonSouth East
How to Apply
Please send a CV (two pages preferred) and either a covering letter (maximum two pages) or a short video (maximum five minutes) to [email protected], with “Trustee Role” in the subject line. Please tell us which role you are applying for, why our mission matters to you, and how your skills and experience match the role. Video and written applications are valued equally.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis, and the closing date is 5pm on Friday 4 December 2026. There are two rounds of interview, the first online and the second in person in London.
Full role descriptions are in our Trustee Recruitment Pack: arthistorylinkup.org/news/trustee-recruitment-pack
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments for any applicant. Please contact [email protected] for support.
- Contact name: Hafsa Siddiqui
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Art History Link-Up
Art History Link-Up is a charity offering free, accredited Art History courses to state school students aged 13 to 19, taught in partnership with the UK’s great collections, including the Courtauld and the National Gallery. Since 2016, over 600 students from more than 250 schools have studied with us, and our alumni study Art History at universities including the Courtauld, Oxford and Cambridge, and at Russell Group universities across the UK, and are entering careers in the sector.