Non-Executive Chair of the Board of Trustees

Opportunity to join York Archaeology’s Board of Trustees

York Archaeological Trust for Research and Excavation Limited, an educational and research charity, is currently looking for a new non-executive chair of the board of trustees at an exciting period of development.

This appointment comes at an exciting and significant time for York Archaeology; we have recently launched a new strategy, including some important ambitions and objectives that will move the organisation forward significantly in its capacity to deliver meaningful public benefit through archaeology and heritage. We are also seeking to become a more inclusive organisation, and to further build the sustainability of the organisation, both financially and environmentally. This is a challenging agenda, and one which will require a Chair who is able to work sensitively and collaboratively with the Exec Team and the organisation as a whole, while providing rigorous challenge and maintaining a clear sense of direction. Key attributes will be the ability to establish trusted relationships, to communicate well and to oversee a complex organisation which is in the middle of a period of significant evolution and transition.

Ultimately, we are looking for someone who will do their best for the organisation.

It is anticipated that the duties of the Chair are likely to take around four days per month, in normal circumstances. The usual appointment period is for up to two terms, each of three years.

The role is unpaid, save for expenses. The Board meets at least 5 times annually. The Chair will need ready access to York, as the headquarters of the organisation.

Further information about the Trust is available at yorkarchaeology.co.uk

The closing date for applications is Friday 30^th October 2026, and we expect interviews for short-listed candidates to be held early November 2026.

To apply, please send a letter to trustee.recruitment@yorkat.co.uk  explaining the reasons for your interest and outlining what you could contribute to this role, together with your CV.

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.