The Welsh Government and Amgueddfa Cymru-National Museum Wales wishes to appoint up to five trustees to the Board of Amgueddfa Cymru.
We are seeking new trustees who are:
- passionate about Wales’ cultural heritage;
- ambitious, innovative, strategic thinkers;
- committed to ensuring that the diverse communities of Wales can enjoy what the Amgueddfa has to offer.
If you can inspire future generations and encourage new ways to use and enjoy Amgueddfa Cymru’s services and vast collections, then we would love to hear from you.
We are particularly keen to receive applications from people with knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Finance
- Legal
- Digital transformation
- Environmental and sustainability
- Health and wellbeing
Time commitment
A minimum commitment of 12 days per year for a four-year term starting from January 2024. This includes attendance at a minimum of four Board meetings a year and other sub-committees as appropriate – Board meetings are typically in person at locations across Wales and sub-committees are usually digital.
Welsh language skills: Fluency in Welsh is considered essential for one of the available trustee positions. The remainder are considered Welsh desirable,
Amgueddfa Cymru is pro-active about working bilingually. All Board papers are provided bilingually and simultaneous translation is available at all meetings. We welcome applications from anyone committed to a bilingual Wales.
It is the policy of the Welsh Government and Amgueddfa Cymru to promote and integrate equality of opportunity into all aspects of business, including public appointments. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all groups and we ensure that no eligible candidate for public office receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, or pregnancy and maternity. The principles of fair and open competition will apply and appointments will be made on merit.
Closing date: 6 November 2023 at 16:00. We will not consider any applications received after this date and time.
Remuneration: Please note that these are voluntary roles, but all reasonable expenses will be met.
Applicants invited for interview will be notified at least two weeks prior to the interview date.