We’re looking for a new Chair of Trustees

Castle Bromwich Hall & Gardens Trust is seeking a new Chair for its Board of Trustees to lead the organisation through the next transformation and vital changes.

Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens are a unique survival; an early 18th century formal garden and landscape,

situated just 5 miles from the centre of Birmingham. The Trust is a small 

independent heritage organisation with a lively visitor and user programme supporting a growing financial base.  

Our ambition is to secure the future of the Gardens for the next 10 years.. and beyond! We require a Chair who will take the lead and shape the future by building a stronger Board, driving the focus of a new Business Plan and subsequently guide the formulation of a larger plan for a major capital project to secure the Gardens long term future

This is a voluntary role. 

Do you have the qualities we need to help drive this change?

• Experience of leading organisations (independent or public sector) through a period of significant change or transformation.
• An individual who has the skills and capacity to push the Trust forward.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to work closely with the Board and General Manager, partners and stakeholders.
• Experience of working on /chairing a Board and supporting the development of relevant skills and experience required of Trustees.
• Experience of working with external bodies and funding organisations.
• Ability to champion creative solutions with limited resources.
• Skills in developing strategic plans and successfully taking these forward .
• An interest in heritage assets, cultural attractions and historic gardens – Experience in this sector would be a distinct advantage!
• Experience of working within local, regional and national political environment.

Click HERE to download the Information Pack (pdf)

The Trustees would be happy to have a preliminary telephone (or other remote) conversation with potential candidates, prior to a formal application.

Please email, in the first instance, Glynis Powell, General Manager on genmanagercbhgt@gmail.com or 07790 787479 who will connect you to one of the Trustees.

Otherwise please send a copy of your CV together with a brief statement about how you see yourself in this role to
Position Open until Filled