The Wiener Holocaust Library is one of the worlds leading and most extensive archives on the Holocaust, the Nazi era and genocide. The Librarys unique collection of over one million items includes published and unpublished works, press cuttings, photographs and eyewitness testimony.

This year we celebrate our 90th birthday.

The Library has its origins in the work of Dr Alfred Wiener, who campaigned against Nazism during the 1920s and 30s and gathered evidence about antisemitism and

Our vision is of a continuously developing library, archive and information service for the UK and for the international community, dedicated to supporting research, learning, teaching and advocacy about the Holocaust and genocide, their causes and consequences.

The Library provides a resource to oppose antisemitism and other forms of prejudice and intolerance. Its reputation rests on its independence and the scholarly objectivity of its activities and publications.

The position of Chair of Trustees for the Library entails all the governance responsibilities that comes with the role and holds the lead for the future development of the business strategy that ensures that we have the resources necessary to deliver on our charitable objectives.

Funding is our number one priority as it makes everything else possible.

Going forward, and to support the investment in fundraising, the trustee board is committed to contributing our networks and energies with the new Chair of Trustees playing a lead role.

There is a strong foundation upon which to build and we can already demonstrate a commendable track record for raising restricted funds. There is, however, a clear need to increase unrestricted funding.

How to apply

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact our recruitment partner, Simon Lloyd, Director, NFP on 07961 988 523 or email simon.lloyd@nfpconsulting.co.uk simon.lloyd@nfpconsulting.co.uk

Application is by way of CV initially.

Interviews are expected to take place 12 November 2024.

An appointment is sought by the end of 2024 and in time for there to be a managed hand-over with the outgoing Chair.