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Closing date for applications: 1 October 2025 Join the board of one of the UK's leading art galleries and help shape its future with a focus on artistic excellence, sustainability and community impact.Since opening in 2011, The Hepworth Wakefield (THW) has established itself as one of the most successful public art galleries in the UK, enjoying an outstanding reputation, critical acclaim for its exhibitions and growing art collection, and broad audience engagement and reach. Now in our second decade, we are focused on new and inspiring strategic priorities that have artistic excellence and environmental and financial sustainability as core objectives. These priorities are supported by a robust business plan that will ensure our long-term financial security.&nbsp;It is an exciting time to join us as we work with our new neighbours, Tileyard North, to establish Wakefield Waterfront as a vibrant community of creative industries, art, music, and hospitality for the benefit of all our visitors. We have secured Levelling Up funding for two important capital projects – a Garden Workshop &amp; Yard, and a new playground – which will enhance our relationship with our local communities and offer new commercial opportunities. We continue to work with our peer organisations Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Henry Moore Institute and Leeds Art Gallery to deliver Yorkshire Sculpture International (YSI) in 2027. YSI is a core pillar of both Wakefield and West Yorkshire’s Destination Management Plans to enhance tourism in our region and reinforce Wakefield’s position as the capital of sculpture in the UK.We are now looking for new trustees to join our board and share their skills and experience to help us develop and build on our achievements as a significant, valued and resilient organisation. Areas of expertise we are particularly interested in adding to our Board, though not exclusively, include:<ul><li>Fundraising and philanthropy in the cultural sector</li><li>Legal expertise</li><li>Finance</li><li>Digital systems</li></ul> The trustees will<ul><li>Act in the best interests of THW, operating within the law and according to the governing documents of THW, as well as abiding by its policies and procedures</li><li>Support the vision and mission of THW to be recognised as one of the world’s leading art galleries, creating unforgettable art experiences for all, while inspiring positive change locally</li><li>Be an advocate and champion for THW, promoting awareness of the museum and its fundraising activities, including your networks</li><li>Be a representative of the organisation with stakeholders</li></ul> Additional informationTime commitment: approximately 12 days per year (4 Board meetings + events + regular engagement)Terms of appointment: trustees are appointed for an initial two or three-year term. This is a voluntary and unremunerated position.For more information and details of how to apply, please visit our website via the 'Apply' button. We are committed to improving diversity across our organisation, and in the interests of improving board diversity, we would particularly welcome applications from candidates who are under-represented within the arts sector.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Are you a budding creative looking to secure your first role? Do you want the opportunity to expand your skills in admin, research and more? Have you got an exciting new experience to add to your next application? Sign up now to attend our online group CV Consultations…<a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/" target="_blank">Creative Access</a>&nbsp;strives to help under-represented groups&nbsp;secure jobs and paid training opportunities in creative companies. One of the UK’s leading diversity organisations, we fill an essential gap in the current creative landscape. The creative industries are highly competitive and can seem extremely difficult to break into, especially if you don’t have the right connections to give you a helping hand. Creative Access is here to help open the door to the creative industries for those from under-represented backgrounds.As part of our training and support, we offer guidance from the moment you start looking for a role through our online group CV Consultations. Sign up to attend our next session, which will take place on the 11th September 2025 at 5pm. What you will learn<ul><li>How to best present your CV and covering letter</li><li>What to include in your application</li><li>How to update your CV and covering letter with any recent experience</li><li>How to create a portfolio</li><li>How to improve areas that might be letting you down in applications</li><li>Please note that whilst we are unable to individually provide feedback for all CV's received, you will also be able to ask the Recruitment Team any individual questions about your CV in the Q&amp;A section of the session.</li></ul> To apply&nbsp;<ul><li>Click 'apply' to upload your CV. If you are yet to make your own CV, please upload a blank document.</li><li>Our CV consultations are group sessions held remotely via Zoom. Please let us know if you have any special requirements ahead of the session.</li></ul>

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