Charleston is seeking a new Trustee to join its Board at an exciting stage in the organisation’s development. Charleston is a year-round cultural organisation with sites in Firle and Lewes, bringing people together to engage with art and ideas. The former home and studio of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, Charleston has a rich history rooted in the Bloomsbury group and a contemporary mission to champion experimental thinking, social inclusion and the power of art to provoke new thinking. We are particularly seeking a trustee with significant experience in financial management, investment and endowment strategy. You will work closely with the CEO and fellow trustees to shape and lead Charleston’s approach to building and stewarding its new Permanent Endowment Trust, helping to create a secure and sustainable financial foundation for the organisation’s future. Experience of financial management, investment, reserves and endowment management. Experience of fundraising, particularly endowment campaigns. An understanding of charity governance and trustee responsibilities. Knowledge of the arts, heritage, museums or cultural sectors, previous board or committee experience, and experience of strategic partnerships would be advantageous. The successful candidate will join Charleston’s Business and Finance Committee, which meets quarterly, alongside four Board meetings each year in Sussex and London. Trustees serve a three-year term, renewable for a second term subject to Board approval. We particularly welcome applications from people from backgrounds underrepresented in the cultural sector, including Disabled people, people from the Global Majority, LGBTQ+ people and people from low-income backgrounds.
Trustee - It employer: The Charleston Trust
Charleston is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and creativity as it gears up for its 50th anniversary. Employees benefit from meaningful engagement in significant fundraising initiatives, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development while contributing to the preservation of cultural heritage. Located in a vibrant community, Charleston provides a unique chance to work closely with artists and collectors, making a tangible impact on the arts and culture sector.
