Four new Trustees are sought to join the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF)/ National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) Board in 2018, with applications closing 3 November.
The Public Appointments Office writes:
The successful candidates will contribute to setting the strategic framework within which grants to benefit the heritage of the UK are awarded. The Board determines the Strategic Framework and annual Business Plan, which sets out the activities which enable the HLF/NHMF Funds to deliver their strategies. The Board makes decisions on NHMF funding and on HLF grants over £2 million; decision making below £2m is delegated to local decision making committees and staff. The Board have also agreed that the decisions for some programmes should be delegated to decision panels consisting of a sub-group of Trustees.
Most Trustees also sit on a local committee and sit on one of the Board’s committees: Audit and Risk; and Finance, Staffing and Resources. Two of the successful candidates will be required to Chair each of these Committees. Trustees are invited to attend project openings and can be asked to engage with the media and speak on behalf of the organisation at public events. Trustees assist the Chair and the Executives of the NHMF/HLF in delivering its statutory objectives and in formulating and implementing its other strategic aims.
Applications are welcome from a wide range of individuals who have a broad appreciation of heritage and a commitment to promoting public understanding and enjoyment of it to the widest possible audience, together with strong skills in leadership, strategic and analytical thinking, influencing and communication.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate:
- a keen interest in heritage across the UK;
- an understanding of the work of NHMF and HLF, the environment in which it operates, and a commitment to its aims and strategic objectives;
- leadership experience in the public, private or third sector;
- an ability to think strategically and exercise sound judgement in relation to strategy, governance and grant giving; and
- Strong communication, influencing and persuading skills.
The application deadline is Friday 3 November
For more information and how to apply see:
https://publicappointments.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/appointment/national-heritage-memorial-fund-nhmfheritage-lottery-fund-hlf-4-trustee-roles/
