TRUSTEE OPPORTUNITIES
April 2015
Hampshire Cultural Trust
Chilcomb House, Chilcomb Lane
Winchester, Hampshire
SO23 8RD
01962 826700
To all candidates
This is an incredibly exciting time for arts and culture in Hampshire, and we want you to join our
team.
Hampshire Cultural Trust is a new and dynamic charitable business with bold ambition. We
champion world-class culture and exist to showcase, connect and empower Hampshire’s creative
economy.
From Saturday 1st November 2014, we took over the operation and funding of Hampshire’s
council-owned museums, galleries and arts centres in order to boost the county’s cultural
offering and make Hampshire a world-class destination for arts and culture.
The county has so much to offer culturally, both to residents and visitors. Our aim is to build
upon the fantastic success of what is already on our doorstep and elevate our portfolio into
something world-class that has the power to transform local people’s lives.
Simultaneously, we will use our independence to create an enterprising business culture that
generates funding through commercial endeavour and philanthropy, so we help local councils
save their funding for other public services, including adult social care and children’s services.
We are now looking to appoint 5 additional high calibre trustees to join our Founding Board and
add the vital capacity and expertise we need to deliver a vibrant future for culture in Hampshire.
Further details about Hampshire Cultural Trust and the Founding Board can be found at our
website:
www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk
As a member of our Board of Trustees you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to
people's lives by helping overall governance and development of our strategic goals, monitoring
and being accountable for the charity's performance, and supporting our wonderful team of over
100 staff and 400 volunteers in the delivery of our programmes.
We are looking for people who are able to bring passionate enthusiasm for culture, a collegiate
working style and a strong appreciation of our mission to showcase, connect and empower
Hampshire's culture and creative industries. All trustees need to be able to provide strategic
oversight of the charity's activities and we are especially looking for experience in the areas of:
Hampshire Cultural Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (no. 1158583). Registered company no. 8986225
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Finance – to chair the Finance, Investment and Audit Committee
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Development & Fundraising
Commercial Trading – to sit as a trustee on the Hampshire Cultural Trust Board, and with the
option to act as chairman and director for the Hampshire Cultural Trust Trading Company Board
It is likely that you will already have experience in one of these areas within a charity governance
context, and be able to bring significant skills to support strong early growth of our fledgling
organisation.
In addition, we are also keen to develop the diversity of our Board and strengthen our expertise
in the areas of education, communications and marketing, charity law, the arts and the creative
industries.
In return for your commitment we can offer you the opportunity to make a real difference to
people's lives across Hampshire, the chance to work with a like-minded and dedicated group of
trustees, and the satisfaction of playing your part in shaping an innovative model for the future
delivery of cultural services in the UK.
We would love to hear from you if you like the prospect of this challenge and can bring fresh
excitement and passion to our vision for the future.
Yours sincerely
Alan Lovell
Chairman
Hampshire Cultural Trust
Hampshire Cultural Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (no. 1158583). Registered company no. 8986225
DRAFT ROLE DESCRIPTION FOR TRUSTEES
Hampshire Cultural Trust is a new and dynamic charitable business with bold ambition. They champion
world-class culture and exist to showcase, connect and empower Hampshire’s creative economy. They
have recently taken over the operation and funding of Hampshire’s council-owned museums, galleries
and art centres in order to boost the county’s cultural offering and make Hampshire a world class
destination for arts and culture.
They are now seeking to appoint 5 high calibre Trustees to join their founding Board and add the vital
capacity and expertise needed to deliver a vibrant future for culture in Hampshire. As a member of the
Board of Trustees you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives by helping
overall governance and development of their strategic goals, monitoring and being accountable for the
charity’s’ performance, and supporting the team of over 100 staff and 400 volunteers in the delivery of
their programme
Trustees will need to demonstrate passionate enthusiasm for culture, a collegiate working style and a
strong appreciation of the charity’s mission.
1. Trustees are sought for the following disciplines:
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Finance
Human Resources
Commercial Trading
Development & Fundraising
Education, Communications or Marketing
2. Statutory Duties as a Trustee & Director of the Board
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To ensure that the charity complies with its governing document, with charity and
company law, and with any other relevant legislation or regulations
ii. To ensure that the charity pursues its objects as defined in its governing document
iii. To ensure that the charity uses its financial and other resources exclusively in pursuance
of its objects
iv. To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees’ role in giving clear strategic direction to
the charity, defining overall policy, setting goals and targets, and evaluating performance
against these targets
v. To safeguard at all times the good name, and to represent the values, of the charity
vi. To protect and manage the property of the charity, to ensure the proper investment of
its funds, and thereby to ensure the financial stability of the charity
vii. To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the charity
Hampshire Cultural Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (no. 1158583). Registered company no. 8986225
3. Other Duties as a Trustee
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To make actively available to the Board any special skills, knowledge or experience that
would help it to come to sound decisions.
To promote the work of the charity within the community and adjacent areas.
To take other active roles as appropriate on Board Committees, or by voluntary
involvement in the day-to-day life of, and special events relating to, the charity
Community
To attend all Board Meetings in a year, except with good reason
4. Duties as Chair of Committees
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To lead the Committee in all its aims
To plan the cycle of Committee Meetings, to set agendas, and to chair meetings; ensure
that recommendations made are taken to the Board for decision
To ensure the Committee is functioning effectively as a body
To ensure that Committee meetings and decision-making are conducted in an open and
transparent manner, with all relevant information being available to trustees and all
opinions being fairly heard and respected
5. Duties as Chair of Hampshire Cultural Trust Trading Limited
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To lead the company in all its aims
To plan the cycle of Board Meetings, to set agendas, and to chair meetings of Directors;
ensure that decisions taken are implemented
To ensure the Board is functioning effectively as a body
To lead and help develop the team of Directors and to motivate them to fulfil their roles
and responsibilities
To represent the company at meetings of Hampshire Cultural Trust and to ensure a
strong working relationship between HCT Trading and HCT
To ensure that board meetings and board decision-making are conducted in an open and
transparent manner, with all relevant information being available to trustees and all
opinions being fairly heard and respected
To ensure that reports and accounts are produced annually
PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR TRUSTEES
Ideal candidates will:
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Have strategic vision, good independent judgement and an ability to think creatively
Understand and accept the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
Be able to work effectively as a member of a team
Be willing to devote the time necessary to fulfil effectively the above duties as Trustee;
experience suggests that this will be at least 10 hours/month
Be committed to the values and ethos of the charity
Have the leadership skills and experience to chair an HCT committee in the relevant
area of expertise, as appropriate
Hampshire Cultural Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (no. 1158583). Registered company no. 8986225
In addition, the Chair of Hampshire Cultural Trust Trading Company must:
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Be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and experience in a relevant
commercial area of expertise
Be able to demonstrate experience of managing senior personnel.
Have good communication skills and the ability to represent the views and policies of
the trading company
Be willing to devote the time necessary to fulfil effectively the above additional duties
as Chair; experience suggests that this will be at least an additional 10 hours/month
Have experience of committee work in a senior position in business, the public sector,
or in the voluntary sector.
COMMITMENT OF TRUSTEES
Each Trustee serves 4 years with an option to be re-appointed by the Board for a further 4 year term.
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you like the prospect of a challenge and can bring fresh excitement and passion to the future vision
of the charity, please e-mail your CV and Supporting Statement in a word format to Jenny Warner,
Director, Charisma Recruitment Ltd quoting our reference 1504-9.
info@charismarecruitment.co.uk
For more information, or a confidential discussion, please call Jenny Warner, Director, Charisma Charity
Recruitment on 01962 813300.
Closing date for applications - 26 May 2015
Interview dates – 10 June & 19 June 2015
Hampshire Cultural Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (no. 1158583). Registered company no. 8986225