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British Library - Chair
British Library - Chair
Appointment of Chair - The Department for Culture Media and Sport would like to invite applications for Chair of the Board of the British Library
Time Commitment:
2 days a week
Location of Meetings
London.
Remuneration
circa £37,000 per annum
Duration of Appointment
Four years
Type of Appointment
The Chairman is appointed by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.
Background
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is looking for an exceptional individual to lead the British Library at a critical period of its development as it faces strategic issues of profound significance as it continues on its digital journey.
The British Library is one of the greatest research libraries in the world. As it pursues its mission to advance the world’s knowledge, the Library is increasingly exploiting the advantages of digital and web technology to offer wider access to its renowned collection. A major programme of strategy development is currently under way to articulate the Library’s operating environment in 2020 and to develop a 2020 vision for the British Library.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be an individual of significant stature bringing previous chair experience and a track record in successfully developing strategy and delivering significant change in a large and complex organisation; someone who understands, through experience, the importance of a high performing Board and the vital contribution that non executive members can play in challenging, stimulating, and supporting the Executive Team.
The successful candidate will be an individual prepared to lead the Library’s fundraising efforts, an individual who will not be conflicted in fundraising terms in any major way and whose high level presence will in itself add to the Library’s visibility.
Chairing the British Library Board will be a major focus for the individual, the time commitment for which equates to about two days per week.
Criteria
•The ability to lead a high profile organisation and a proven track record in leadership and managing change in a complex and dynamic environment gained either in the private or the public sector. •A real interest in the British Library, an understanding of its remit and empathy with its aims as a critical resource for UK research, a crucial underpin to business and enterprise, and as a world-class cultural institution.
•An appreciation of the profound and complex impact of new technology on the Library’s operating environment and on its current and future role.
•The ability to advise and influence government ministers and other key decision makers both national and internationally.
•A commitment to supporting fundraising.
•An understanding of the diverse communities in the UK and a real commitment to promoting diversity.
•Strong interpersonal, representational and presentation skills.
•Experience as a non executive member of a Board and a proven ability to work closely with senior executive teams to develop future strategy.
How to apply
Further details and an application form are available electronically or in hard copy. Please contact:
Heather Batchelor
Public Appointments Unit
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
2-4 Cockspur Street
London SW1Y 5DH
Tel: 020 7211 2308
Email: heather.batchelor@culture.gsi.gov.uk
DCMS promotes an equal opportunities policy. Appointments are made on merit, following a fair and transparent process, and these appointments are regulated by the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments. Applications are welcomed regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, religion, ethnic origin, political opinion, sexual orientation for whether or not you have dependents
Closing date
Completed forms should be received by 12 January 2010
Interviews
Interviews are expected to be held 19 February 2010
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