Trustee

Location: Nationwide

Initial 4-year term

Closing date: 6 October 2025

Bringing together leading minds and practitioners in the heritage sector, we are a trusted archaeology and heritage service provider and educational charity. From our network of international offices, we work in partnership with our clients to deliver sustainable solutions to manage the historic environment - above ground, below ground and underwater. We are committed to our social impact. This means using the knowledge and connections we make through our commercial activities as a catalyst to engage the communities in which we work.

Join our Board as a Trustee and you’ll be part of a collaborative team committed to shaping a better future for our staff, the sector, and the world. As well as working alongside knowledgeable and dedicated Board members, our Strategic Leadership Group and expert staff, you’ll have an opportunity to experience a variety of fascinating and high-profile archaeology projects.

The role – what’s involved?

As part of our routine Board refresh, we are seeking a new Trustee with specific skills and commercial experience. They will also have personal qualities that are a good fit with Wessex Archaeology's culture and complement the attributes of our other Trustees.

Our Trustees' role is one of governance and review and approval of strategy and key decisions, together with ensuring delivery of our charitable objectives and keeping a watchful eye on the financial performance that pays for this.

The new Trustee needs to bring specific and relevant expertise in commercial services, focused on construction or civils projects, ideally in both the private and public sectors.

Our Trustees are non-executives and, in keeping with charity law, they are not paid for carrying out their responsibilities but are entitled to claim proper expenses.

For more information about this role please download the Trustee Recruitment Pack.

How to apply

Interested in becoming a Trustee at Wessex Archaeology?

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to [email protected]. Your cover letter should clearly outline how you meet the criteria for this role.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 6 October 2025. Interviews will be held in late-October.

The Board’s appointment decisions will be influenced by their wish to ensure a good level of diversity among our Trustees. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and aim to be supportive in our recruitment and employment practices. Please let us know if you need any special arrangements or adjustments in the application or interview process.

Successful candidates must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK by the start of their employment.