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Committee Chair

United Kingdom

Royal Mint Advisory Committee - HM Treasury

Organisation Type

Public sector

Industry / Sector

Government / Public Administration

About The Organisation

The Royal Mint Advisory Committee (RMAC) is an organisation with an outstanding place in the cultural history of the United Kingdom. Established in 1922 with the approval of George V, since then we have sought to continually raise the standard of numismatic and medallic art in the UK. From innovative designs in the 1930’s, to the 1977 Silver Jubilee Crown, the 2012 London Olympics, the twelve-sided £1 coin issued from 2017 and the definitive coins for reign of King Charles III, we have been at the forefront of the UK’s most iconic coin designs.

Position Description

The RMAC seeks a new chair to lead the committee in raising the standard of numismatic art across the UK. The chair will guide innovative approaches to commemorating events, individuals and national symbology in numismatic form, offering significant opportunity for creativity and expression.
The chair will guide committee meetings towards consensus on design proposals, ultimately advising HM Treasury, other government departments and the Crown on artistic excellence. Success requires dedication to the values of public life, strong artistic judgement, and the ability to foster a culture that encourages diverse opinions whilst leading ethically, impartially and ensuring effective governance.

Selection Criteria

Essential criteria

  • Board-level communication and consensus-building: A proven track record of chairing or participating in senior-level meetings, with the ability to lead discussions towards consensus on matters requiring judgement and taste.
  • Independent and impartial decision-making: Demonstrated ability to provide objective, frank advice to senior stakeholders whilst maintaining independence and impartiality in decision-making.
  • Visual arts expertise and aesthetic judgement: A strong record in the visual arts, demonstrating deep knowledge of historical and cultural trends alongside a highly developed aesthetic sense.
  • Strategic thinking in cultural contexts: Ability to understand the cultural and political implications of design decisions for national symbology, coinage and official honours.

Desirable criteria

  • Government and Royal Household engagement: Experience working with government departments or the Royal Household, or demonstrable ability to quickly develop effective working relationships with these stakeholders.
  • Contemporary British art and design knowledge: Understanding of the current British art and design landscape, including knowledge of practising artists and designers.

How to Apply

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