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.
We 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
* Relevant professional qualification
* Experience of dealing with the most significant historic buildings
Finance / Risk
* Accountancy or other relevant professional qualifications
* Knowledge and understanding of public sector finances
* Managing risk in a large and complex organisation
* The intention is that the successful candidate will Chair our Audit & Risk Committee when the incumbent stands down as a Commissioner at the end of 2025
Property Development
* An experienced property developer
* Considerable knowledge of the property market
* Having direct involvement in development impacting the historic environment
* An understanding of the planning system
The skills and experiences outlined above are only intended to be examples and are by no means exhaustive. All candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to preserving cultural heritage, and improving education and understanding of British and World history.
Person specification
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 our 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