All Trustees should also be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria:

An understanding of, and commitment to, the vision and values of the National Portrait Gallery and its future development;
Experience of using sound judgement in strategic decision making, with good communication and interpersonal skills;
A commitment to improving opportunities for people throughout the UK and access to people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Audit and Risk Trustee Essential Criteria

A qualified Accountant
Experience of working in finance and/or risk management, and able to ensure effective governance and risk management frameworks are in place.
An understanding of public sector governance, charity law and fiduciary duties, including experience of audit committees as a chair, member or advisor

Artist Trustee Essential Criteria

A practising artist with both national and international standing
A commitment to portraiture and its relevance in the digital age, understanding the links between portraiture, social media and broader culture and how we can use them to engage audiences
Has strong networks and a presence in the British art world and a willingness to speak for the interests of the community of artists whose work is presented at the Gallery

Legal Trustee Essential Criteria

Extensive practical legal experience at a senior level; familiar with providing guidance on the management of legal and related risks with reference to charity law, company law, contractual law and regulatory compliance
An understanding of Government Arts Policy and the key legal issues facing the arts sector
Comfortable providing ad hoc strategic legal guidance to the Gallery

Desirable criteria

Desirable Criteria

Knowledge and appreciation of the strategic issues facing museums, and the wider environment within which they operate;
Proven experience of demonstrating a commitment to preserving the arts and cultural heritage, and improving education and understanding of British and World history.

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