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About the Role

We are seeking a Chair to succeed Keith Ludeman OBE in March 2027. As Chair, you will also be an Independent non-executive Trustee on the Board and hold the overarching responsibility to ensure that LTM’s charitable objectives are met and that the Museum continues on a path to be fit for the future. You will lead a passionate, active and highly skilled Board, support the CEO and her leadership team to deliver the ambitious LTM50 Capital Project and ‘Future Fit’ vision, and provide powerful advocacy for the museum’s sponsorship, partnership and procurement opportunities. You will champion fundraising efforts, support the development of major donors, and provide strategic stewardship for the efficient administration of the museum.

Responsibilities

Lead the charity’s board of trustees, ensuring it fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the charity.
Provide leadership and guidance to the board of trustees in its role of setting the direction and strategy of the charity.
Understand the respective roles of Chair and CEO to ensure they work collaboratively to the maximum benefit of the Museum.
Act as line manager to the CEO.
Work closely with the CEO to implement the museum’s vision and support the National Portfolio Arts Council process.
Ensure that the board of trustees deploys the charity’s resources to further the charitable purposes for the public benefit and in accordance with legal requirements.
Ensure that board meetings are conducted in an orderly fashion and in accordance with the constitution.

Requirements

A track record of strategic leadership as Chair and/or Chief Executive or Leader of high-profile businesses, with a strong focus on London.
Experience as a charity trustee.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence high-level stakeholders at the highest tiers of government.
Previous Chair, Trustee, Board or Chief Executive of a medium sized business or charity.
Strong understanding of charity governance, risk management and strategic leadership.
An interest and passion in museums, heritage, education, transport or design and an understanding of the challenges in the arts and culture sector.
A genuine commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and broadening the diversity of our workforce and Board.
Diplomacy whilst maintaining the independence of the charity.
An ability to work with the CEO to open new doors, relationships and opportunities, e.g. major donors, business growth.
Must be able to demonstrate right to work in the UK.
Honest and accurate information provided during application process.

Skills

Strategic leadership
Communication
Influence
Charity governance
Risk management
Fundraising
Sponsorship
Partnership development
Procurement
Advocacy

Location

London

Work Type

Voluntary
Unremunerated
Full-time (2-3 days per month)

Experience Level

Chair and/or Chief Executive or Leader of high-profile businesses
Charity trustee
Previous Chair, Trustee, Board or Chief Executive of a medium sized business or charity

Salary/Compensations

Unremunerated
Reasonable travel and subsistence expenses will be covered.

About the Company

London Transport Museum is a wholly owned subsidiary group within TfL Group and a registered charity.
Its aims are to advance the heritage of transport in London and to educate the public about the role of transport in the life and work of London past, present, and future.
London Transport Museum is the World’s leading museum of urban transport and an award-winning day out, exploring the powerful link between transport and the growth of London, its culture and society since 1800.
Sharing this story of innovation, ingenuity, creativity and design, to ignite curiosity about the world around us and how to shape its future.
LTM also operates as an entrepreneurial organisation, with an active Trustee Board and a subsidiary trading company (Enterprise Board), supported by Non-Executive Directors.
Trustees play a vital role in setting strategic direction, safeguarding the Museum’s values and ensuring long term sustainability.
The Museum is a subsidiary company of TfL with charity status (charity no. 1123122).
The entrepreneurial strategy and activities of the Museum are vested in the Enterprise Board, a subsidiary trading company (company no.6495761) of LTM.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation.
Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible.
We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.
At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit.
Our Vetting Charter explains the checks we may carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services.
We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly.
If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.
The equal opportunities monitoring online form will not be shared with anyone involved in assessing your application. Please complete as part of the application process.