Appointment of Trustees
NML want the membership of our Board to be representative of the diverse populations we serve. We are currently recruiting for a Chair of Trustees, and welcome applications from everyone that feels that their knowledge, skills and experience match the essential requirements and that NML would benefit from their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm.
Essential criteria
- Ability to effectively Chair a board and to think and work strategically;
- An understanding of and commitment to the National Museums Liverpool, and support of the purposes and values of its museums, including developing cultural organisations in the North West and delivering economic growth to the region;
- The ability to work constructively with wider stakeholders and executive management;
- A clear understanding of the principles of corporate governance in the public sector and;
- A commitment to preserving cultural heritage, and improving education and understanding of British and World history.
Main responsibilities
- Provide leadership and focus for the Board, ensuring it meets its financial and statutory obligations; and to maintain a balanced, diverse and supportive Board.
- Work closely with the Director to develop the vision and strategies of NML, and to provide appropriate support to the Executive Team in delivering agreed priorities to appropriate standards, on time and within budget.
- Promote and champion NML, building and strengthening public understanding of its potential, and articulating the need for fresh investment from both public and private sources
- Work with the City Region and Cultural Partnership in particular to lead an ambitious and future facing heritage offer
- Monitor performance and ensure that Government’s expectations are understood and met, that NML achieves its goals and has the professional capacity to support the sector and its stakeholders.
- Oversee and assess the performance of the Director and the Executive Team, attending as necessary to their diversity, recruitment, professional development and remuneration.
- Represent NML’s interest at regional, national and international level (as appropriate) and to work effectively with local and central Government (including Ministers).
Additional Information
NML’s wide ranging collections and work is overseen by its management and Board of Trustees. The chief role of trustees is to assist the Chair in meeting the Board’s overall responsibilities in accordance with the guidance issued by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. Trustees provide leadership, guidance and expertise on NML’s strategy and monitor its practical implementation.
Appointments to the NML board are made in accordance with the Merseyside Museums and Galleries Order 1986. This sets a minimum requirement of 14 board members, and a maximum of 20. These appointments are made by the Secretary of State.
Meetings
Full Board Meetings will take place in Liverpool, and Virtually for most Committee meetings.
How to Apply
National Museums Liverpool Chair
This role is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. For more information, please refer to the Commissioner’s website.
Please apply via the HM Public Appointments Website.
If you have any questions about the role please contact Carol at carol.swaisland@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk, if you have questions about the Appointments process please contact Sam at sam.whelan@dcms.gov.uk or the DCMS Appointments team at publicappointments@dcms.gov.uk.