Swanage Railway is entering an exciting new chapter. As we transition towards a unified charitable structure - combining both the Company and the Trust - we are now inviting expressions of interest for roles on our future Board of Trustee Directors.

This new structure, expected to be operational after 1st February 2026, will help us strengthen governance, unlock funding opportunities, and ensure a sustainable future for our much-loved heritage railway.

We are now seeking up to 9 Trustee Directors, each with responsibility for a key area of strategic oversight.

Who we're looking for:

We welcome applications from:

• Current Swanage Railway members
• Existing Trustees and Directors
• Non-members (must become members before appointment)

all of whom must have relevant skills

You may apply for one or more roles. Trustee Directors will need to:

• Demonstrate ability to act in the best interests of the Swanage Railway Company, upholding its charitable aims and values.
• Attend Board meetings regularly and contribute to strategic discussion and decision-making, monitor delivery of agreed business objectives.
• Maintain an informed understanding of their portfolio area.
• Collaborate constructively with staff, volunteers, and other Trustees; and
• Represent the organisation externally in a professional and aligned manner.

Interviews with the interim nominations committee (in person or via video call) will take place between Monday 8th September and Monday 6th October 2025.

A progress report will be shared at the Trust AGM on 11th October, with final appointments made by the current Trustees later in October.

How to apply:

Please submit a short résumé (maximum 500 words) outlining your experience and suitability for the specific trustee role(s) you're interested in. Include your:

• Name and contact details
• Membership status
• referred role(s) (see list below)
• and your current CV

Send your application by Friday 5th September 2025 to: abbie.king@swanagerailway.co.uk

Trustee Roles Available
(provisional list - full descriptions available on request):

• Trustee Director for Infrastructure
• Trustee Director for Operations & Health and Safety
• Trustee Director for Commercial Development
• Trustee Director for Finance and Fundraising
• Trustee Director for Human Resources and Safeguarding
• Trustee Director for Rolling Stock and Diesel Engineering
• Trustee Director for Heritage Education and Learning
• Trustee Director for Steam Engineering
• Trustee Director for Legal and Governance

Next Steps

A Nominations Committee, composed of independent individuals who are not standing for election, will assess all applications and make recommendations to the current Trustees.

This is a rare opportunity to help lead one of Britain's leading heritage railways into a new era. If you believe you can make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.