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The Pen Museum, located in Birmingham, is the world’s only museum dedicated to the history of Birmingham’s steel pen trade and its global impact. The museum narrates an important part of Birmingham’s industrial development and engages visitors of all ages through interactive activities, such as writing with quills and typewriters, and even making your own nib using historical machinery. As a charity, the museum relies on volunteers, donors, and visitors to keep Birmingham’s pen trade heritage alive. Our aim is to inspire visitors, provide historical outreach, deliver writing skills workshops, and digitize our collection to increase public engagement and accessibility.

Role Description

This volunteer role is for a Chairperson at The Pen Museum. The Chairperson will lead the Board of Trustees, oversee governance, and ensure the effective performance of the organization. Key tasks include strategic planning, fundraising, and community engagement. The role also involves liaising with volunteers, donors, and other stakeholders to support the museum's activities and mission. This is a hybrid role, located in Birmingham, with some work from home being acceptable.

Qualifications

• Strong governance and strategic planning skills
• Experience in fundraising and donor relations
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Outstanding communication and public speaking skills
• Ability to engage with diverse community stakeholders
• Passion for history, heritage, or museums
• Experience in a similar role within the non-profit sector is a plus
• Understanding of the operational aspects of museums is advantageous

Please if possible send a covering letter/note with your application to enquiries@penmuseum.org.uk or attach with application.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Industries

  Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

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