Natural History Museum - Scientific and Public Engagement Trustees

Deadline: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 - 00:00
Employer: Department for Culture, Media & Sport
Contract Duration: Fixed Term
Contract Type: Part Time
Salary: Volunteer

Board meetings normally take place at the main site in South Kensington, London.

In recent years the May Board meeting has been held at another UK location and the Annual Trustees' Strategy Day is usually held in London but remote from the Museum

Person Specification
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The Museum is seeking to appoint two trustees:

Scientific trustee.

The Board includes scientifically qualified Trustees to oversee the Museum's programme of scientific works and investment in scientific facilities.

The appointed trustee will have direct experience of research in the life sciences and of management responsibilities in a significant organisation.

They will be required to lead and participate in a peer review of the Museum's scientific research and collection management.

A Public Engagement trustee.

The appointed Trustee will have relevant experience related to the Museum's public facing work programmes.

The Museum is particularly interested in developing its formal and informal learning programmes especially with schools who may not regularly engage with the Museum and in expanding its programme of activities around the UK through partnership with other organisations.

The Museum is also committed to expanding and deepening engagement with a wider variety of audiences, and in particular new and diverse audiences.

All Trustees must demonstrate:

- A knowledge of and commitment to the Natural History Museum and support of the purpose and values of the Museum;

- Proven ability to take responsibility and demonstrate sound judgement in strategic decision-making;

- A commitment to diversity in the Museum's governance, workforce and public offer;

- A commitment to actively lead/support the Museum's fundraising campaigns;

- Excellent representational and communications skills;

- Experience of making an impact in the private, public or voluntary sector;

- Appreciation and understanding of financial risk management;

- A clear understanding of the principles of corporate governance and the role of Museum Trustees.

How to Apply

Please send:

- a CV of no more than two sides of A4 (Arial Font Size 12);

- a supporting statement of not more than two sides of A4 (Arial Font Size 12 )setting out how you meet the criteria;

- The OCPA Monitoring Form concerning your personal information and political activity; and

- The Conflict of Interests form.

Completed applications should be emailed to: publicappointments@culture.gov.uk

Please insert Natural History Museum in the 'subject' field line and indicate the role/s for which you have applied. Late applications will not be considered.

publicappointments@culture.gov.uk