Trustee of Parndon Mill Arts Trust

Go Vol Herts; Harlow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local arts charity in Harlow is seeking proactive Trustees to join its Board. Candidates should have relevant experience in property management, fundraising, or the arts. The role involves attending quarterly meetings and supporting the organization's mission to promote arts and crafts within the community. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant cultural hub while ensuring it thrives for future generations.

Qualifications

• Experience in property management, letting, or maintenance.
• Background in fundraising and grant applications.
• Relevant experience in people management or third sector organizations.

Responsibilities

• Attend quarterly board meetings to guide the organization.
• Lend knowledge and expertise to support the mission of Parndon Mill.
• Contribute to expanding the facilities and managing changes.

Skills

Property management

Fundraising and grant applications

People management

Experience in third sector

Job description

Parndon Mill provides workspace for artists, craftspeople, designers and architects who have the opportunity to share ideas and use their different skills to collaborate on creative work. Here it is ...

Parndon Mill Lane, Harlow, CM20 2HR, United Kingdom

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Summary

We’re seeking new, proactive Trustees, who can dedicate time between our quarterly Board meetings.

Detailed description

Parndon Mill is Harlow’s very own artistic and creativehub in a stunning riverside setting. Our mission is to promote the arts throughout the town and surrounding areas.

The Mill provides vibrant workspaces for artists, craftspeople, designers and architects to practise their craft and collaborate on creative projects. Workshops and classes take place in artists’ studios and the Project Space, which is also available to hire. The Gallery offers an exciting programme of affordable arts and crafts exhibitions in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Our vision is to give everyone in our community the opportunity to experience, create and appreciate art and crafts.

We are looking for a number of proactive individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help ensure our vibrant community thrives long into the future.

Parndon Mill has existed as a centre for the arts for more than 50 years but only became a charitable trust nine years ago. There is much to do to ensure the Mill delivers on its vision and mission.

Our Business Plan - ‘Developing a Sustainable Future for Parndon Mill’ - identifies opportunities based on both Harlow’s history as a town with arts at its heart, and the growth that will arrive through the development of Harlow and Gilston Garden Town.

In order to deliver on our aims, we have much work to do, including but not limited to: raising profile and income; managing change; expanding facilities; ensuring equity of access to art; maintaining and preserving Grade II listed buildings.

We hold quarterly board meetings, and are looking for individuals who can both attend these and additionally lend their time, knowledge, experience and expertise in:

• Property management, letting, maintenance
• Fundraising and grant applications
• People management
• Third sector and charitable organisations

If you have experience in any of these fields, value the importance of the arts and can support our mission by dedicating some time, please contact trustee Jake Shepherd. We would be happy to arrange a visit or call, to explain more about what would be involved.

Getting there

Location Parndon Mill is situated at the North West Corner of Harlow, on the River Stort. From Harlow Town Centre Travel North towards Harlow Town Station At the station roundabout turn left along Elizabeth Way towards The Pinnacles Take the 3rd small turning on right (between Rugby Club and Adams Motors) From the M 11 Drive North on the A 414 for approx 2 miles. At the Gates Garage roundabout turn left along Edinburgh Way to Harlow Town station roundabout -straight over on to Elizabeth Way - take 3rd small turning on right (between Rugby Club and Adams Motors) From the A10 Turn East along the A414 - Approaching Harlow, turn right at roundabout (Eastwick Lodge Farm) right at next roundabout (Harlow Town Station) - 3rd small turning on right off Elizabeth Way (between Rugby Club and Adams Motors)

Parndon Mill provides workspace for artists, craftspeople, designers and architects who have the opportunity to share ideas and use their different skills to collaborate on creative work. Here it is possible to commission an original piece of artwork in media as varied as oil paint, glass, clay, fabric, stone, wood or metal. Art for an office can be purchased or hired, commercial graphics ordered or a building or a product designed. The expertise is on site and can be supplemented by numerous associates with complementary abilities and a high level of professional skill.
The Gallery on the ground floor of the mill presents a series of exhibitions of fine art and crafts and there is always a selection of artwork available for purchase.