Trustees, The Association for Science and Discovery Centres
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- Deadline
- 7 Aug 2024
- Organisation
- The Association for Science and Discovery Centres
- Job title
- Trustee
- Location
- Not fixed but must be available to travel UK wide up to twice a year
- Salary
- Voluntary
Are you passionate about science engagement and the future of informal science learning?
The Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) is the national charity that brings together the UK’s major science engagement organisations to play a strategic role in people’s engagement with science. Within the network are over 50 of the nation’s largest publicly accessible science centres, discovery centres, science museums and scientific bodies.
We are looking for two new trustees to support our membership organisation to grow and thrive. We welcome non-members to sit on the board to bring a broader and more diverse perspective to the strategic leadership and scrutiny of the charity.
Our friendly board of trustees play a vital role ensuring ASDC has a clear strategy, and that current activities and goals align with the vision for a society where science is accessible, inclusive and valued by all as a fundamental part of everyday life.
What we are looking for
We are seeking people whose personal values align with those of ASDC, who are willing to bring energy and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board. We are interested to hear from individuals who think creatively and strategically, and who are willing to participate actively in discussion.
We have identified areas of expertise that are less well represented on our current board of trustees, and we are therefore keen to welcome individuals with background in:
- Science museum leadership
- Science industry / research
- Finance and accountancy
- Government department experience
- Policy writing and campaigning
- Digital online platform / expertise
- Formal education / teaching
- Sustainability and climate action
Could this be you, or someone you know? Find out more about joining the ASDC board of trustees by reading our Terms of Appointment below.
Applications are also welcome via audio or video format, answering the questions in the application form. Please email the file to admin@sciencecentres.org.uk. Any questions regarding the accessibility of the form can also be submitted to the team or you can call 0117 915 0181.