The Secretary of State for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport seeks applications for a new Chair of Historic England, with a closing date of 16/02.
…The person…. will need to show strong leadership, business acumen and inspire a wide range of stakeholders…
GOV.UK writes (summarised):
… The person should have senior board level experience.
The person must have a broad understanding of the role that the heritage sector can play in stimulating economic growth and investment and be able to drive forward Historic England’s business model with energy and commitment.
Specifically, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- The ability to chair organisations successfully at Board level
- Experience of developing robust financial models and diverse funding streams, such as major fundraising programmes, philanthropic giving and increasing commercial income.
- Understanding of heritage and the way that development and planning opportunities can be utilised to create more sustainable growth and address opportunities from levelling-up and the challenges from climate change.
- A clear understanding of, and commitment to, the role of Historic England, with an appreciation of the balance between a strong national overview, strategy and policy, and on the ground delivery.
- Excellent communication skills, complemented by vision and personal authority.
- A commitment to preserving cultural heritage, and improving education and understanding of British and World history.
- A strong commitment to engaging communities outside of London, factoring UK-wide perspectives into all decision making, and improving opportunities for access to people from low socio-economic backgrounds.
- A commitment to improving opportunities for people throughout the UK and access to people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Role description
The person who takes on this role will need to show strong leadership, business acumen and inspire a wide range of stakeholders. The Chair has the following leadership responsibilities:
- Formulating the Commission’s strategy for discharging its statutory duties;
- Ensuring that the Commission, in reaching decisions, takes proper account of guidance provided by the responsible minister or the Department;
- Supporting the Accounting Officer in promoting the efficient and effective use of staff and other resources;
- Supporting the Accounting Officer in delivering high standards of regularity and propriety; and
- Representing the views of the Commission to the staff and general public.
The Chair also sets and agrees annual objectives for the Chief Executive and reports on progress to the Remuneration Committee, in accordance with the Committee’s agreed protocol.
