Submission date extension 29th Sept for open exhibition: What brings me joy
Private tours of Glenside Hospital Museum in Bristol
Shape the future of our Museum - Join our Board of Trustees
Glenside Hospital Museum (GHM) is excited to invite applications for new Trustees to join our dynamic Board. Previous Trustee experience is welcome, but not essential. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for mental health, education, heritage, and community engagement.
GHM is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and Accredited Museum. The CIO Board of Trustees is critical to setting and overseeing our vision, mission and values, and in supporting the freelance staff team and volunteers to implement our projects and programmes, and keep the museum open to visitors.
If you are ready to make a real impact and help shape the museum’s future, we encourage you to apply.
About the role
With fellow Trustees and freelance staff you will be involved in the following activities to support delivery of our mission and vision, while developing our sustainability and resilience:
- Attend four in person Board meetings a year (evenings at the museum)
- Oversee and assist in the development and delivery of strategic forward plans
- Contribute actively to specific task and finish groups as appropriate
- Volunteer stewarding at least twice a year
As well as general Trustee roles, we are welcoming applications for a financially aware individual to become our Treasurer (see our recruitment pack).
How to apply
If you are inspired to apply, we would be delighted to hear from you. Applications will take the form of a CV and short supporting statement. Please download our recruitment pack below for more information about the museum and the role.
Closing date: Sunday 18 January 2026
We anticipate the Trustee Roles commencing late February. There will be a initial 3-month onboarding period for all roles, giving both the trustee and the organisation time to confirm alignment and build relationships.For the treasurer role, timelines for a smooth handover with the current treasurer will be agreed collaboratively to ensure continuity.
