Roald Dahl Museum Trustees

Are you inspired by creativity and the power of stories?
Do you want to play a key role in shaping the future of a nationally significant cultural charity?

If so, you could become a trustee at the Roald Dahl Museum. Find out more about the Museum here.

Why this role matters

Our Board of Trustees ensures the Museum fulfills its charitable purpose, uses resources wisely, and safeguards its long-term sustainability. Trustees provide strategic oversight to the organisation, make high-level decisions, and help shape its future.

We are at the start of a five-year transformation programme, strengthening our impact, increasing visitor engagement, and delivering a major capital redevelopment project: “Unlocking Stories at the Roald Dahl Museum”. Trustees will play a pivotal role in guiding this exciting period of growth and change.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking people who want to make a meaningful, strategic contribution — helping shape the Museum’s direction, guide long-term planning, and support ambitious growth. Trustees generate ideas, guide strategy, and ensure the Museum thrives both creatively and operationally.

We are particularly seeking expertise in:

• Human Resources – to shape our people strategy and strengthen organisational culture.
• Fundraising – to grow income and support the delivery of our redevelopment programme.

Time commitment

Trustees typically contribute around one working day per month, including board meetings and participation in at least one committee: Finance, Governance, Fundraising, or Capital Project Committee. Trustees are fully supported through induction, mentoring, and clear briefing materials, enabling them to focus on strategic oversight rather than operational detail.

What trustees gain

Serving as a trustee offers the opportunity to:

• Shape the future of a unique cultural institution with national significance.
• Collaborate with motivated individuals who share a passion for creativity and heritage.
• Apply your professional expertise in a high-impact, generative leadership role.
• Be part of exciting developments, including our capital redevelopment and transformation programme.

Become a Trustee at the Roald Dahl Museum

Shape the future of a nationally significant cultural charity. As a trustee, you’ll provide strategic oversight, guide long-term planning, and help the Museum thrive during an exciting five-year transformation and capital redevelopment. Bring your expertise, make a lasting impact, and join a team passionate about creativity and heritage.

How to apply

If you are interested, please apply using the application form downloadable from this page below, and email to hello@roalddahlmuseum.org. If you have any questions, email, or call 01494 892192 and ask to arrange an informal chat with our Director, Steve Gardam, before you apply.  If you need specific support to make an application, please let us know and we will do what we can to help.

Application timeline

• Application closing date = 12 noon, Friday 21 November
• Interviews at the Museum = Monday 1 December 2025
• Observation of Board meeting for preferred candidates = Board meeting anticipated to be on Thursday 5 February 2026 at the Museum

NB Joining the Board is a mutual decision: we want you to experience a Board meeting and decide if this is the right opportunity for you. We invite the preferred candidates from the interview stage to attend a Board meeting as observers before confirming appointment. This is so the rest of our Board can meet you, and you them, so both sides can make a fully informed final decision. If you become a trustee after observing a meeting, your first full meeting would be later in 2026.