Come and Join Us: Recruiting Trustees 2024

We are looking for a number of new Trustees to join our Board – could it be you?

We are after both broader general and some specific skills to support the existing Board’s skills set. For the specific skill sets we are focused on individuals who have a background in Accountancy and / or Finance, and those who have an interest / skill set attached to Heritage and Culture sectors. Both areas are important in supporting us develop and sustain the Crichton Estate now and into the future.

Who are we?

The Crichton Trust is an innovative social enterprise based in the South of Scotland. We are looking to recruit up to a number of new Trustees to join us in leading The Crichton through our next exciting phase.

We are here to protect, preserve, manage and develop buildings, lands and sites of architectural, scenic or historic interest in the geographical area of Dumfries and Galloway and assist in the advancement of education.  Primarily we do this as the custodians of The Crichton Estate enabled by the income we generate from our properties and hospitality and events businesses.

Our mission is to connect people, place and the past to shape the future.

To meet these objectives we need an active and engaged Board to support the Leadership team.  Interested in finding out more about the roles and responsibilities. The please click the link below to read the full role description.

To Apply

Applications from individuals, who feel they meet the role of a Trustee with the specific skill set that has been identified, are welcome to apply.

The application process is identified below and should potential applicants wish to speak to a current Trustee about a position then please contact The Trust so we may arrange this.

Find out more:  www.crichton.co.uk/about

If you would like to express your interest in this position, please send a covering letter identifying your specific skills and interest in the role, along with your full CV, by email to admin@crichton.co.uk  or via post to Chair of the Trust Board:

The Crichton Trust, Grierson House, Bankend Road, Dumfries, DG1 4ZE

A Selection Panel from the Board will consider your application and a response will be sent to you in writing.

Closing Date: 28th August 2024

Interview Dates:  2nd and 4th September 2024

View the full role description here.