New Trustees Required to Join The Kimmeridge Trust

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The Etches Collection Museum of Jurassic Marine Life, situated in Kimmeridge on the World Heritage Jurassic Coast of Dorset, is a unique collection of fossils all found in the Kimmeridge Bay area by one man, Dr Steve Etches MBE. The museum is an Arts Council Accredited and Designated museum of national and international importance, that tells the amazing story through its fossils, of life and death in the Jurassic seas of Dorset some 157 million years ago.  We are at the forefront of new science, a window to the past from which we can gain understanding to the future destiny of planet Earth.  Run by a friendly, enthusiastic team of staff and volunteers guided by a charitable Board of Trustees – The Kimmeridge Trust, we are seeking new trustees who are passionate about our story, enthusiastic, dynamic and energetic.

The aims of the Trust first and foremost are to:-

  • Ensure that the Museum remains sustainable and financially secure for the benefit of future generations.

  • Maintain a world class, accredited and designated museum in the village of Kimmeridge in Dorset.

  • Conserve the incredible Etches Collection and reveal it to the widest possible audience, both in person and online.

  • To support the advancement of education and learning.

  • Oversee our integral community centre which is a hub for locals and groups who wish to enjoy the excellent facilities, activities and dramatic location of our Museum.

Trustees key responsibilities are to help in creating and ensuring a sustainable future for the museum and exploring all avenues of income generation, governance, strategic leadership/business planning and fundraising. The Board members work collaboratively with the museum management and staff team to

  • Set the strategic direction of the charity and business planning

  • Ensure the Museum complies with its governing document, legislation & regulations

  • Safeguard the Museum's finances

  • Oversee operations at a high level

  • Review policies

  • Manage strategic risks

  • Protect the Museum buildings and collections.

  • Look at new ways to take The Etches Collection story to the world utilising the latest media channels and platforms and maximising our digital revenue

We would like our new Trustee applicants to have particular skills in the following areas:-

Fundraising, Education & Learning, Facilities Management/H&S within Museums/Heritage, E-Commerce, Digital Marketing/Media/PR , Legal (charity/company/employment/commercial/property)  – combination of those areas or singularly

Trustees are elected for an initial 3- year term and can then be re-elected for a further 3-year term. It would be helpful if the Trustee could commit to an initial 3-years in the post to ensure continuity

To build on the diversity of our Trustees, we welcome applications from all ages, genders and backgrounds.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join us on our journey and utilise your skills to ensure the success of a fascinating museum.

If you would like to know more, or wish to be considered for the role, please contact us in the first instance at info@theetchescollection.org