Chair of the Board of Trustees

We are thrilled to be supporting the recruitment of a Chair of the Board of Trustees for a Museum of Medicine in Leeds. As the Museum looks to build on a period of bold strategic growth since our 2021 redevelopment, we are seeking an experienced, ambitious and community-minded Chair to lead our Board of Trustees. The museum is the UK''s largest independent medical museum: a dynamic, civic museum in East Leeds with a nationally significant collection of over 50,000 objects and a clear mission to inspire people with the passion and purpose of medicine and healthcare - past, present and future. Since reopening we have grown audiences, deepened community partnerships and developed an ambitious plan to be the UK''s leading medical museum by 2030. Role: Chair of the Board of Trustees Term: Minimum three years from 12th May 2026, renewable (maximum six years) Commitment: Approx. 1-1.5 days per month (voluntary; reasonable out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed) Your location: Ideally Leeds (nationwide considered); Board meetings four times a year (three may be hybrid; in-person presence preferred). The Role: The Chair will lead and steward an engaged, forward-thinking Board to support the CEO and senior team as the Museum consolidates recent gains and secures long-term resilience. You will ensure excellent governance, provide constructive challenge and support to the CEO, strengthen relationships with funders and partners, champion the Museum''s commitment to equity and community ..... full job details .....