Step on board

Arts & Business NI offers two Board Matching Programmes: their Board Bank and Young Professionals on Arts Boards programmes match strategic thinkers from their business membership with the Boards of their Arts Member organisations.

ArtsForward, run by Business in the Community, offers some types of arts or cultural organisations based in London or Birmingham the opportunity to apply for strategic business support which may include match-making a Trustee or Non-Executive Director in a governance role for a minimum of three years.

The Association of Independent Museums (AIM) openly advertises opportunities of their member organisations on their website.

The Cabinet Office runs the Centre for Public Appointments, where you can search for all current appointments to the boards of a public body, government department or advisory committee.

Inclusive Boards offers executive and board search services across sectors and industries. Their mission is to ensure every organisation has access to the most diverse possible shortlist when recruiting. They are particularly experienced in supporting charities, membership organisations, SMEs and public appointments.

National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) operates a Trustee Bank which lists current trustee vacancies advertised by their members. Anyone can access the list of current vacancies but NCVO membership is required to advertise a vacancy.

The Small Charities Coalition hosts Trustee Finder - a service open to anyone searching for board vacancies that wants to become a trustee.

Trustees Unlimited is a leading resource of trustees and board roles for not-for-profit organisations.

Trustees Week lists a range of sites that advertise opportunities to volunteer as a trustee in various sectors.

Women on Boards regards itself as the network of choice for women seeking to build their board career. Subscribed members can both post and search for a trustee position.