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Commissioner, English Heritage Committee(s).
The Department for Culture Media and Sport would like to invite applications for a Commissioner to sit on the English Heritage Committee(s).
Time Commitment
As Commissioners may also serve on or chair one of English Heritage’s Committees and/or act as an advocate in one of English Heritage’s regions, the time commitment will range on average from 12 to 40 days per annum.
English Heritage
English Heritage is the Government’s statutory adviser on the historic environment. It is an executive Non-Departmental Public Body with a Commission appointed by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
The Commission is the governing body of English Heritage and comprises the Chair and up to 16 Commissioners, who provide expert advice and guidance on heritage matters. They have corporate responsibility for establishing the overall strategic direction of the organisation and for monitoring its performance against strategic objectives and targets.
The Person
All EH Commissioners will be expected to contribute effectively to the overall work of the Commission and should be able to demonstrate:
An understanding of English Heritage’s work and a commitment to its aims and objectives.
An understanding of the wider environment in which English Heritage operates.
An ability to think strategically and exercise sound judgment.
Strong communication, influencing and persuading skills
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 as well as to support the executive team on the full range of English Heritage issues, taking a corporate view beyond their own areas of expertise.
For this particular post, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that he/she is:
A leading historian specializing in early modern or later British history, capable of commanding the respect of the academic community and acting as a public advocate for the importance of history in national life.
Candidates should have a substantial reputation in their field, either nationally or internationally, and strong evidence of the contribution they have made to their discipline.
Supporting information:
Remuneration
Every Commissioner receives an allowance. Some receive an additional sum directly linked to responsibilities undertaken such as chairing an Advisory Committee and/or duties as a regional Commissioner. The remuneration range is currently £4,030 to £9,200 per annum.
Location of Meetings
The Commission meets formally six times per annum comprising five meetings with regional visits (held over two days),and an annual December meeting in London.
Term of Appointment
The appointment is for 4 years from Winter 2009. The successful candidate may be reappointed for a second term.
Deadline for Applications: Monday 11 May 2009
Interviews:
Thursday 11 June.
Application form & full briefing document from:
Mark Greenwood
Public Appointments
Dept. for Culture, Media & Sport
2/4 Cockspur Street SW1Y 5DH
Tel: 0207 211 2311
Email: Mark.Greenwood@culture.gov.uk
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