National Gallery - Fundraising & Digital Trustees
We are hiring for two Fundraising Trustees and one Digital Trustee role at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The Trustees will be appointed in 2025 with responsibilities across the Gallery’s charity and public body functions.
Reasonable expenses such as travel and accommodation can be reimbursed.
Introduction
The National Gallery (“the Gallery”) is a charity and Non‑Departmental Public Body sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The Gallery seeks three Trustees for appointment in 2025: one with experience in Digital Innovation and emerging technologies and two with experience in fundraising to assist the Development Department strategically in its efforts towards the Gallery’s key activities and projects and to support the Chairman in leading a major and ambitious capital campaign and the creation of a multi‑million pound endowment.
DCMS is committed to eliminating discrimination and advancing equality of opportunity in its public appointments. We particularly encourage applicants from under‑represented groups, those based outside London and the South‑East, and applicants who have achieved success through non‑traditional educational routes.
The role of the Board of the Gallery includes responsibility for the Gallery’s statutory functions, overall leadership and development of strategy. Trustees must adhere to the Seven Principles of Public Life and the Twelve Principles of Governance.
Qualifications
- A demonstrable interest in the National Gallery and love of paintings and art
- An understanding of the importance to the Gallery of fundraising and a commitment, as a leader of the Gallery, to work with the development team to contribute to the delivery of the Gallery’s fundraising ambitions
- Excellent judgment, communication skills and the ability to contribute to Board discussion, strategy and policy development
- The ability to work collaboratively with other Trustees and senior management of the Gallery
- A commitment to improving opportunities for people throughout the UK and access to people from a diverse range of backgrounds
Digital Trustee
An individual with networks across the tech sector and a good understanding of the digital landscape, including emerging technologies, digital trends, and their potential impact on the National Gallery, both on its internal organisation and its wider audience, and the ability to effectively chair the Gallery’s Digital Advisory Board.
Fundraising Trustees
Fundraising Trustees should demonstrate any combination of the following:
- Philanthropic experience
- Ability to strategically assist the Development Department
- Ability to support the Chairman in leading a major capital campaign and the creation of a multi‑million pound endowment
Please see the full job advert for more details on the selection process.
Contact Detail:
Department for Culture, Media and Sport Recruiting Team
