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Published 2nd April 2025

Be Inspired. Join our board.


Passionate about culture, heritage, learning and libraries? Skills and time to offer?

Join our board and help us deliver the best cultural and learning offer to the people of Nottinghamshire.

We have places for THREE community board members and are seeking nominations from Inspire members to stand for election. We have ambitious plans for the future and we are looking for committed and enthusiastic people who can bring their own creativity and expertise to help lead Inspire.

Watch the video below to hear first hand how one of our previous board members John Hess enjoyed being a Community Elected Board Director.

More information about the role, time commitment, eligibility and skills required can be found in our board recruitment brochure.

We're holding drop-in events where you can meet current board directors and members of Inspire's Leadership Team for an informal discussion about what being a board member entails.

  • Thurs 24 April, 10am to 2pm - Mansfield Central Library
  • Fri 2 May, 10am to 2pm - West Bridgford Library
  • Sat 10 May, 10am to 2pm - Beeston Library
  • Mon 12 May, 10am to 2pm - Worksop Library
  • Thurs 15 May, 5.30 to 6.30pm - Teams

For more information or to register for the online drop-in session email elections@inspireculture.org.uk 

Please apply online by writing a short manifesto, of no more than 250 words, setting out why you should be elected to Inspire's board. 

Nomination forms are available from any of Inspire’s libraries or Archives. 

Closing date for nominations: Fri 23 May 2025

Your manifesto, alongside that of other candidates, will be published to all of Inspire’s members, who will have the opportunity to vote between Mon 9 June to Fri 11 July 2025. 

The successful candidates will be elected to the Board at the Inspire AGM on Weds 8 October 2025.

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