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Summary

Market research and opinion polls have been hugely significant in UK society, politics, media, and the economy. Now, the Archive of Market and Social Research (AMSR) is enabling school and university students, educators, academics and researchers to access many of these influential reports and datasets, showing what real people thought and did over the past 70+ years.

AMSR is seeking to appoint a new Trustee to our Board. We are looking for a senior individual experienced in charity fundraising from grant-giving bodies, charitable foundations and High Net Worth Individuals to help fund our ambitious development plans and secure the charity’s long-term financial future.

As an AMSR Trustee, you will join a Board of 14 members drawn from commercial research, technology and academia, responsible for the strategy and governance of the charity. You will provide expert input and high-level connections to help us navigate the next decade of growth and professionalisation.

About AMSR

The Archive of Market and Social Research (AMSR) is an innovative, volunteer-led, registered charity which has built an open access, searchable, digital archive of UK consumer and audience research and opinion polls going back 70+ years. The Archive now has over 11,000 reports, papers, books, videos and audio recordings and this continues to grow and develop with 1,000 items added in the past year. We are working towards formal accreditation by The National Archives.

Skills and Experience

You will bring:

•  Strategic vision: Ability to contribute to the long-term sustainability of a growing digital institution which is supporting UK education and research.

•  Specialist knowledge: Demonstrable expertise in fundraising.

•  Collaborative mindset: Willingness to work alongside a Board of experienced commercial market researchers, academics and a dedicated volunteer workforce.

•  Ambassadorial skills: Ability to act as an advocate for the Archive, introducing AMSR to new donors, content sources and user groups.

 Remuneration and Time Commitment

The role of Trustee is a voluntary position.

Board meetings are held three times a year in Central London. Video conferencing is available although meeting in person is preferred.

The appointment will be made for an initial three-year term.

Expressions of Interest

Please email us with details of why you would be interested in the role of Trustee with the AMSR.