Art & Design Trustee - The Barnsley Workshop

The Barnsley Workshop was established in 1923 by Edward Barnsley and upheld the principles and craftmanship of the Arts and Crafts movement. Based in the beautiful South Downs National Park, these traditions have continued through contemporary designs, apprenticeship training and serving the client with outstanding craftmanship.

We have conducted a skills inventory of our Board of Trustees and identified areas where we need to recruit new talent and experience to continue this journey. A person with a background in the Contemporary Art & Design market, able to guide our organisation in marketing and selling into this segment would greatly enhance our Trustee team.

We particularly seek candidates with expertise in:

• Contemporary Art & Design Market – bringing knowledge and actively identify new clients and cultivate market awareness.
• Experience of events and marketing platforms to promote The Barnsley Workshop and what we have to offer.
• Building and leveraging personal contact networks in the Art & Design market.
• Trustee and/or Charity experience is not essential
• Experience of digital marketing and social media is desirable but not essential

The Board meets four times a year for 3-4 hours including time with the Workshop workers. We will also set aside time for a strategy session and additional sub-committee meetings dependent on the role. The Trustee is expected to take an active and leadership role in their specific area of expertise. Trustees are also expected to engage with our public programme and co-host selected events. The estimated commitment is 10-15 days per year, including preparation.

Appointments are for a three-year term, with the option of a second term. This is an unpaid role; reasonable travel and other agreed expenses will be reimbursed.

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