Trustee recruitment

Trustee recruitment:

York Archaeological Trust is currently looking for new trustees to join its board during an exciting period of development.

Celebrating our 50^th anniversary in 2022, we are committed to building on the vision that led from the Coppergate excavation in York to the Jorvik Viking Centre and a range of other attractions, and to harnessing archaeology for educational and public benefit. Engaging with more than 1.2 million people annually, and with centres of archaeology and conservation in York, Nottingham & Glasgow, working throughout the UK and internationally, YAT provides leading-edge field investigation, analysis and communication connecting communities with their past. Current priorities include proposals for a major new Roman excavation and attraction, projects designed to explore the benefits of archaeology for health and wellbeing, and plans for using digital communication channels to reach new audiences.

We are seeking to recruit candidates from a range of different backgrounds and with different perspectives, both to ensure the best possible decision-making, and to reflect the range of communities in which we work. We are keen to hear from those with interests and experience in working with diverse audiences, digital engagement, commercial development and strategic HR, but no-one is excluded from applying. We are open to applications from those who don’t have previous board experience.

Trustees are appointed for a three-year term, renewable to a maximum of nine years. The role includes a commitment to attend four board meetings per year and the Annual General Meeting.  Trustees are also expected to contribute some additional time to sub committees and/or projects in line with their interests. Trustees are not remunerated, but we can cover reasonable travel expenses.

Further information about the Trust is available at www.yorkarchaeologicaltrust.co.uk

The closing date for applications is Friday 4th March.  To arrange an informal conversation with the Chair of the Trust, please contact Professor Tony Robards at the following email address: arobards@yorkat.co.uk.To apply, please send a letter to the same address explaining the reasons for your interest, and outlining what you could contribute in this role.