Historic England Commissioner

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Job Summary

The Department of Culture, Media and Sport are seeking to appoint up to three new Commissioners, with a range of skills. We would expect candidates to have good knowledge and experience of the minimum criteria in one or more of the following areas: conservation architect; finance & risk; property.

Job Description

The Commission is the governing body of Historic England and provides expert advice and guidance to the Executive. It has corporate responsibility for establishing the overall strategic direction of the organisation and for monitoring its performance against strategic objectives and targets.

Commissioners ensure that the organisation carries out its statutory responsibilities, maintaining high standards of probity in the administration of public funds and the effective use of resources. We are seeking to appoint up to three new Commissioners.

About Historic England

Historic England is the public body that helps people care for, enjoy and celebrate England’s spectacular historic environment, from high streets and battlefields to parks and pie shops. Our vision is for a heritage that is valued, celebrated and shared by everyone. A historic environment that people connect with and learn from and that we are proud to pass on to future generations.

By protecting and caring for our historic environment, with and for people and places, and through our research, listing, grant-giving, planning and technical advice, we help our heritage have a positive impact on the world around us.

Our Future Strategy – https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/he-future-strategy-2021/ – Championing Heritage, Improving Lives and our https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/he-corp-plan-2021-22/ – Corporate Plan sets out how Historic England can champion and support the historic environment and communities across England to enjoy the benefits of heritage today and tomorrow.

Board composition

The Commission is composed of between eight and seventeen members. The current Board composition is:

Lord Neil Mendoza – Chair of the Commission
Nairita Chakraborty
Jane Gibson
Jonathan Marsden
Robert Sackville-West
Julie Kenny
Benjamin Derbyshire
Helena Hamerow
Paul Farmer
Sandra Dinneen
Patrick Newberry
Susie Thornberry
Richard Upton
Susan Wilkinson

Remuneration:£4133 per annum

Time Commitment: 12 days per annum.

Job Requirements

Essential criteria

A commitment to preserving cultural heritage, and improving education and understanding of British and World history.
A commitment to improving opportunities for people throughout the UK and access to people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
An understanding of Historic England’s work, the environment in which it operates and a commitment to its aims and objectives
An ability to think strategically and exercise sound judgement
An ability to work constructively with fellow Commissioners and wider stakeholders
An ability to represent their own area of expertise in the full range of Commission discussions
An ability to challenge and support the executive team on the full range of issues

Job Overview

Job Title: Historic England Commissioner
Salary: Under £10K
Hours:
Part time
Artform: Education
Role: Finance
Contract: Temporary
Closing date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025
Location:

UK-wide

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