Trustee
This is a Temporary, Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Passionate about the past? Interested in inspiring current and future generations? Relish the challenges presented by transformation and change?
This is your opportunity to play a crucial role shaping the future of one of the UK’s leading archaeological practices and education charities.
MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology) has been providing independent professional heritage advice and services for over 50 years across the UK and internationally. In this time, we have delivered some of the largest archaeological projects ever undertaken.
As the only British archaeological practice to be awarded Independent Research Organisation (IRO) status, our research and its impacts are recognised worldwide. Our fieldwork and research feeds into driving our award-winning public impact programmes; inspiring current and future generations about the past and the places they live. We genuinely believe archaeology has the power to change people’s lives for the better and as such seek to embed partnership and participation throughout our work.
With a new Chair of Trustees and Chief Executive in post, we are now embarking on a significant programme of transformation and change and have big ambitions.
Whilst archaeology deals with the past, we aim to continue leading the way when it comes to innovation and impact. Are you the right person to support us on that journey?
About the opportunity
We are seeking an exceptional and leading academic archaeologist to join our Trustee Board, stepping into the position previously held by Professor Cyprian Broodbank, who is the Disney Professor of Archaeology at the University of Cambridge.
MOLA operates in the commercial archaeology sector in the UK, and has considerable grant funded research activity and public engagement work. As such we are seeking a trustee to help guide our archaeological work at the strategic level - to help bridge the gap between academic and commercially funded archaeology and to ensure the good governance of the organisation from an archaeological perspective.
During his tenure on MOLA’s Board of Trustees, Professor Broodbank brought his significant expertise in interdisciplinary research, academic leadership, and long-term strategic thinking.
We are therefore particularly interested in and welcome applications from candidates with a strong background in academia and interests in British archaeology, UK focused research, archaeological practice, cultural heritage and strategic leadership.
Commitment
We anticipate that Trustees will need to participate in a minimum of 4 meetings per year, but there will be the opportunity to play a broader role, including attending board sub-committees, staff committees and working groups.
Why become a Trustee at MOLA?
As a Trustee you can make a difference. You will play a crucial role in guiding MOLA’s strategic direction and help make important decisions that will have an impact on both our organisation and the wider archaeological sector.
Becoming a Trustee for MOLA will be a fulfilling role, and you will have the opportunity to see and hear about some of the fascinating archaeology discoveries we encounter every day.
Find out more?
If you would like to find out more about MOLA or one of the trustee roles, please contact Christopher Beecham - HR Business partner for an informal conversation on cbeecham@mola.org.uk.
CLOSING: Monday 31st March 2025 at 12 noon.
The Company
MOLA is an experienced and innovative archaeology practice. We have been providing independent, professional heritage advice and services for over 40 years across the UK and internationally on schemes both large and small. Our commercial services are designed to help our development, infrastructure and construction sector clients to meet their planning process requirements swiftly and expertly, with the certainty and value they need.
As an education charity our aim is to inspire people to be curious about their heritage. We are proud of our award-winning community engagement and education programmes, which are founded on partnership and participation. As an Independent Research Organisation, we set out to share the knowledge and information we generate with the widest audience possible for the benefit of society. The research we conduct as part of the planning and development process takes place alongside our own research framework.
The Benefits
Generous annual leave allowance
Cycle to work scheme
Healthcare cash plan
Generous sick pay provision
Employee Assistance Programme
Gym discounts
Generous parental leave
PPE provided
Relevant professional subscriptions paid
Employer contribution pension scheme
Free access to over 900 museums, galleries & exhibitions
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