Become Involved
The City of Leicester Museums Trust, which purchases objects for Leicester Museums and Galleries Collections, seeks new Trustees.
The Trust currently has two vacancies and warmly invites men and women of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds to apply to become Trustees.
Desirable skills, experience and abilities:
- An interest in Museums and Galleries and cultural activities related to Leicester.
- Relevant experience, e.g. voluntary or commercial sector management, fundraising, finance.
- A practical, business-like approach
- A commitment to reflecting Leicester’s cultural diversity in the work of the Trust
- A willingness to work within Local Government frameworks
Commitment Required of Trustees:
- Three or four meetings are held per year, currently on Mondays at 4pm, at which purchase proposals are considered.
- From time to time approval of purchases is also needed at short notice.
Benefits for Trustees:
- To be involved with Leicester’s museums and galleries and its collections
- To play a key role in the purchase of objects for those collections
- To gain a unique insight into the behind the scenes operation of Leicester’s museums and galleries - its staff, sites and collections
- To receive invitations to exhibition previews and events
- A unique opportunity to be an advocate for museums and galleries in Leicester.
- An opportunity to use your skills and experience in a good cause for the benefit of others.
How to apply:
If you are interested in becoming a Trustee, please write to Sarah Levitt, Head of Leicester Arts and Museums, setting out why you think you would be suitable. Please send your letter of application to the following address:
12th Floor, “A” Block
New Walk Centre
Welford Place
Leicester.
LE1 6ZG.
T: 0116 252 8912.
Closing date for applications: Friday 21 November 2008