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Consultant Vacancies

Business Planning | Audience Development

The Powell-Cotton Trust (PCT) is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered charity (no. 1167318) established in 2016 to govern the Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House and Gardens.  It replaces earlier charitable bodies, which have been in existence in one form or another since 1926.

2026 marks the centenary of the establishment of a Charity to govern the Museum, and it is an opportunity to reflect on the past, to learn from the collection and our communities, to embed good practice and sector leadership that enable us to secure the success of the next 100+ years of the Trust.

As such, the Trust is embarking on a National Lottery Heritage Funded project to strengthen the long-term sustainability, resilience and relevance of the Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House and Gardens.

The project focuses on two interconnected strategic challenges:

• Improving visitor experience, engagement and audience growth.
• Enhancing organisational sustainability through strengthened infrastructure, governance, business planning, people and financial resilience.

We are looking for two consultants to assist with the Business Plan research and development (£20,000 contract), and an Audience Development consultant (£20,000 contract).  We will consider proposals from one consultancy firm or associates to address both briefs (a total contract of £40,000).

How to Apply

Please read the Consultant Briefs, found below.

Proposals should include:

• A short description of relevant experience and previous projects.
• Outline methodology and timetable for delivery.
• Proposed fee structure (excl of VAT but inc expenses).
• Confirmation of public/professional liability insurance.

To arrange a Teams call with the Powell-Cotton Trust CEO, Sarah Corn, to discuss your project proposal ahead of submission, please email sarah.corn@powell-cottontrust.org.

Please submit proposals electronically to sarah.corn@powell-cottontrust.org by 10am, Monday 12 October 2026.

Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview on Thursday 15 October.

It is hoped the successful candidate/s will be able to begin work on this project asap after appointment.

Finance Trustee

The Powell-Cotton Trust (PCT) is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered charity (no. 1167318) established in 2016 to govern the Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House and Gardens.  It replaces earlier charitable bodies, which have been in existence in one form or another since 1926.

2026 marks the centenary of the establishment of a Charity to govern the Museum, and it is an opportunity to reflect on the past, to learn from the collection and our communities, to embed good practice and sector leadership that enable us to secure the success of the next 100+ years of the Trust.

The Trust currently has eight Trustees and we are looking to further develop our Board with a new Trustee that can bring specific skills in business finance, charity fundraising, property or investment management, to assist us towards a financially resilient and sustainable future.

You will be joining the Trust at a truly unique moment as we have just received a very significant inheritance that will provide us with the financial platform to allow us to develop and grow the Trust’s profile and offer, building on the success of our achievements to date.

How to Apply

Please read the Finance Trustee Recruitment Pack, found below.

For an informal discussion with the Chair or a member of the Board, please contact the CEO to arrange: sarah.corn@powell-cottontrust.org.

To apply for the post, please send a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet our requirements and why you are interested joining the Board, to: Ceri Ashley, c/o sarah.corn@powell-cottontrust.org.

Candidates will be invited for a site visit which will be an opportunity to meet some of the PCT Board and team members. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to observe a Board meeting with an aim to formally appoint at that meeting.

Appointments will be made subject to receiving satisfactory references, which will only be taken up if an applicant is invited to become a Trustee.

There is no fixed closing date and we will keep the vacancy open until a suitable candidate has been appointed.