The RSN is seeking three new trustees to replace members of the committee scheduled to finish their term of office over the next year. We seek one with Curatorial/Archival experience and two with strong commercial finance backgrounds. Financial trustees must be qualified and be comfortable with investments. These are voluntary roles with no remuneration, though travel expenses are reimbursed.

The Council is the governing body of the RSN, which is a registered charity, with responsibility for overall direction, financial management and holding the Chief Executive and Senior Management team to account.  The Council meets six times a year and the financial trustees meet four times a year for the Finance and Investment Committee. Over the last year, these meetings have been online however, we would hope to resume physical meetings soon. Council meetings take place at the RSN’s base at Hampton Court Palace and Finance meetings take place in central London.

The current annual report and annual review can be found on our website here.  If you are interested in becoming one of our Trustees and would like further information, please contact our Chief Executive, Dr Susan Kay-Williams on 07940 177218 to discuss the role.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter for the attention of the RSN’s Chairman, Mr Andrew Palmer and email to: [email protected] or post to: The RSN, Apt 12A Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU.  Applicants do not need to have stitch experience.

The Royal School of Needlework is committed to building an organisation that supports inclusion, celebrates diversity and recognises the values of different cultures.  We are developing strategies to widen our appeal and relevance to students, staff and customers irrespective of gender, age and background.  We particularly encourage men and minority backgrounds to apply as these groups are currently under-represented within the sector.