National Lottery Heritage Fund Chair
Department of Culture Media and Sport Closing date: Wed, 02 Dec 2026
- Part time
- £40k-£50k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
Time commitment: 2 day(s) per week
Remuneration: £40,000 per annum
Length of term: 3 years
Application deadline: Midday on 2 December 2026
Leadership and Governance: The Chair leads the Board with clear purpose, driving the strategic direction of The Memorial Fund and The Heritage Fund in line with the aims of the National Lottery and ministerial direction. They will champion the highest standards of governance, forge a high-performing, collaborative team and hold the Executive fully accountable for delivery.
Strategic Oversight and Priorities: The Chair will need to have a broad understanding of the UK's heritage and a commitment to promoting its public understanding and enjoyment, together with strong skills in strategic leadership, analytical thinking, influencing, communication and a sound understanding of corporate governance.
Governance, Accountability and Risk: The Chair is responsible for ensuring the Board maintains high standards of corporate governance and complies with all statutory or administrative requirements related to the use of public funds.
Advocacy: The Chair is the primary Board-level ambassador for The Memorial Fund and The Heritage Fund. The Chair champions the organisation's aims and strategic objectives.
Time Commitment: The Chair attends six Board meetings per year, some spanning two days to include site visits, alongside ad-hoc project openings, site visits, and stakeholder events. Attendance at specific Committees and Panel meetings (such as Audit & Risk, Investment, or Remuneration) is at the Chair's discretion.
Location: Meetings take place across the UK with at least one based in London.
Job Requirements
Knowledge: A broad understanding of the UK's heritage sector, and the strategic objectives, and values of The National Heritage Memorial Fund and The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Leadership: The ability to set strategic vision in line with the aims of the Government and the National Lottery
Governance: Board experience with a track record of ensuring high quality corporate governance and an understanding of public sector accountability and the requirements of public sector spending.
Relationship Building: The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with the executive board, and with Ministers, senior stakeholders and partners across the UK.
Communication: Strong communication skills including as a public speaker with the ability to be a media representative and senior ambassador for an organisational cause.
Diversity: A commitment to, and knowledge of, diversity, equality and inclusion and the Government's Place strategy.
Job Responsibilities
he Chair leads the Board with clear purpose, driving the strategic direction of The Memorial Fund and The Heritage Fund in line with the aims of the National Lottery and ministerial direction. They will champion the highest standards of governance, forge a high-performing, collaborative team and hold the Executive fully accountable for delivery.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: National Lottery Heritage Fund Chair
- Salary: £40k-£50k
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Festival
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Wed, 02 Dec 2026
- Location: UK-wide
How to Apply
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- Contact name: Jemima Thomason
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