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Exciting chance to raise standards in museums and contribute to preserving shared heritage as Chair of the Accreditation Committee
Overview
Salary Voluntary role - no salary
Location National - Remote
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The Arts Council is a prestigious organisation dedicated to raising standards and ensuring the success of arts, museums, and libraries. It stands to raise public trust and retain the essence of our shared cultural heritage. As part of a user-focussed redesign of Accreditation, the Council maintains an impactful presence in the domain.
Role Summary
- Leading the Accreditation Committee in a time of user-focussed transition.
- Helping to raise standards in museums and contribute to preserving shared heritage.
- Maintaining the scheme open to participants throughout the redesigning process.
Role Requirements
- Passionate leader knowledgeable about the museum and heritage sector throughout the UK.
Application Process Details
- Complete the application form and optionally attach a CV.
- Complete and return an Equal Opportunities monitoring form.
- Email the application to accreditation.committee@artscouncil.org.uk with Chair Accreditation Committee as the subject.
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The Role As Chair of the Accreditation Committee, you will play an important role in helping to raise standards in museums so that public trust is retained in them as long-term custodians of our shared heritage. You will lead the Committee at an interesting time as we start a user-focussed redesign of Accreditation, while keeping the scheme open to participants throughout. We want to ensure it is meeting the needs of those running museums, helping them to be accountable and to be planning for a successful and sustainable future.
Job Requirements We are looking for a museum leader who is passionate about museums and public collections and their role and potential and is knowledgeable about the museum and heritage sector throughout the UK.
Benefits This is a voluntary role, with UK expenses reimbursed. An allowance is available to freelance/self-employed Accreditation Committee Members.
Application Details To apply please: Download and complete the application form. You may also attach a CV should you wish to. Applicants should also complete and return an Equal Opportunities monitoring form. Please submit your application by emailing [email removed - click apply for more details] Please state Chair Accreditation Committee in the subject line; all applications will be acknowledged by email. Closing date: 11 April 2025 at midnight Interviews: 08 and 09 May 2025.
