Position Description

As a member of the Board of Trustees, each Trustee will be expected to contribute to:

• Strategic planning and management of the organisation.
• Our vision for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.
• Making decisions regarding the allocation or distribution of monies from the Heritage Fund.
• Overseeing the activities and performance of its committees and panels.
• Financial planning and monitoring, including reviewing and approving the organisation’s business plans and annual reports and accounts.
• Ensuring the effectiveness and adequacy of the organisation’s risk management, internal controls, and governance procedures and processes.
• Managing change within the organisation and organisational development.
• Ensuring the organisation and its executive team meet performance objectives.
• Building relationships with stakeholders and supporting strategic partnerships.

Selection Criteria

Essential criteria

• Knowledge: a clear understanding and commitment to the work, priorities and challenges of the National Lottery Heritage Fund
• Leadership: the ability to set strategic vision, ensure effective governance is maintained and drive forward priorities of the Committee for Northern Ireland
• Judgement: effective decision-making skills
• Communication: strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaboration: ability to work closely with the executive board and other key stakeholders
• Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

The Chair of the Committee for Northern Ireland must live or work primarily in Northern Ireland.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge and experience of policy and legal environment in Northern Ireland, including knowledge of The Northern Ireland Executive, and/or local government.

How to Apply

In order to apply you will need to create an account (https://apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/create-account) or sign in (https://apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/auth/sign-in).

Once you are logged into your account, click on ‘apply for this role’ and follow the on-screen instructions To apply, all candidates are required to provide:

• equality information
• information relating to any outside interests or reputational issues
• a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• a supporting statement
• a short professional biography (150 words)

We will ask you to check and confirm your personal details to ensure your application is accurate.

You will also have the opportunity to make a reasonable adjustment request or apply under the disability confident scheme before you submit your application.