The Commission is the governing body of English Heritage and comprises the Chair and up to 16 Commissioners. Commissioners provide expert advice and guidance on heritage matters and have 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.
The Person:
All English Heritage 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, along with 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
* 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 support, the executive team on a full range of English Heritage issues, taking a corporate view beyond their own areas of expertise.
Specific Blend of Skills & Experience:
Post 1 – Education/Community Engagement
* A sound understanding of education policy as it affects all stages of learning and formal/informal learning.
* An ability to be an effective advocate for history education.
* A commitment to and experience of engaging wider public audiences through learning.
The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate knowledge of at least one of the following:
* The Place Making Agenda
* Community Consultation / Engagement
* Volunteering.
Post 2 – Local Authority Representation
* Knowledge of all aspects of local authority responsibility.
* Experience of how national historic environment policy impacts on local authorities.
* An ability to represent the views of local authorities in the development of English Heritage programmes and priorities.
* An ability to be an advocate for historic environment issues within the Local Authority arena.
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 £4,090 to £9,340 per annum.
Term of Office & Time Commitment
These appointments are for four years from 1 September 2010. The successful candidates may be reappointed for a second term.
The Application Process:
Further details and an application form, are available from:
Mark Greenwood
Public Appointments
Dept for Culture, Media & Sport
2/4 Cockspur Street, London SW1Y 5DR
Tel: 0207 211 2311
Email: Mark.Greenwood@culture.gsi.gov.uk
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