Based in Cambridge, we sit at the intersection of technology, culture and education. Each year we welcome around 20,000 visitors, work with thousands of school pupils, preserve nationally important computing heritage and create opportunities for people of all ages to engage with computing history.

Rated 4.8★ on Google and recognised with multiple TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards, we're proud to be one of the UK's most distinctive independent museums.

Trustee Opportunity: Museums and Heritage

With a new Museum Director in post and ambitious plans for the future, this is an opportunity to help shape the strategic direction of a museum that combines collections, learning, public engagement and technology in a uniquely hands-on way.

We're particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in areas such as:

• Museum leadership or senior management
• Collections care and management, and accreditation
• Museum learning and public programmes
• Heritage and cultural sector governance

What You'll Bring

As a trustee, you'll provide strategic guidance, constructive challenge and sector insight to support the museum's continued growth and long-term sustainability.

We're looking for someone who can:

• Bring a strong understanding of the museum and heritage landscape
• Help the Board think strategically about future opportunities and challenges
• Share knowledge, networks and best practice from across the sector
• Act as an ambassador for the museum
• Support good governance and effective decision-making

Previous trustee experience is welcome but not essential. We're keen to hear from people who are passionate about museums and can bring relevant professional expertise and perspective to our Board.

Time Commitment

• Four to six Board meetings per year
• Reading and preparation in advance of meetings
• Occasional participation in strategic discussions or museum events

Trustee positions are voluntary, with reasonable expenses reimbursed.

Interested?

We'd much rather have a conversation than ask you to complete a lengthy application form.

If you'd like to discuss the opportunity, please email admin@computinghistory.org.uk with a brief introduction and a summary of your relevant experience. A CV or LinkedIn profile is welcome, but not essential.

The first step is an informal conversation with Museum Director Lizzie Salter and one of our trustees.

We particularly welcome expressions of interest from people whose backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are currently under-represented within museum and heritage governance.