We are an innovative and go-ahead organisation, often leading the way in the independent library and heritage sector and the cultural life of the City of Exeter.  We have a committed and high-functioning Board of trustees and staff who have developed a strategic vision to ensure that:

  • Our outstanding heritage building and research collection is preserved and made fit for contemporary needs
  • We are leading as an educational charity by inspiring and engaging with people of all ages and abilities
  • We are financially resilient and enterprising with a growing membership
  • We have a strong employee and volunteer team which is well led and collaborative
  • We offer an authentic, special and unique member and visitor experience

We are now looking for new trustees to provide longer term sustainability for our Board and who will help us turn our vision into reality over the next five years. We have several vacant posts to fill at our upcoming AGM and we are looking for candidates with a background in strategic governance of heritage sector sites or historic building conservation and/or professional knowledge of finance and accounting.

We welcome applications people who have experience of being a trustee or those who are new to the role. The post is voluntary and you do not need to live in Devon or be a current member of the Institution to apply. There is a commitment to attend regular Board meetings and provide additional strategic or practical support on a regular basis. Further details of the role of trustee are available in the attached document.

If you are interested in joining our team you can find out more about our charity on our website and the role description is here:  Role of Trustee jd 2020

We particularly welcome applications from under 50s, disabled or Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic candidates who are currently under-represented on our Board.

If you are looking for an opportunity to join a progressive heritage organisation or to develop your governance skills, please send a copy of your CV with a short note of why you would like to join our team to [email protected] . If you would like an informal chat about the role please contact our Chair, Margaret Knight on 07725 801673

Closing date: 21st September 2020