Chief Executive
Posted 5 days 3 hours ago by HISTORIC ENGLAND
Chief Executive - Historic England
Salary: £135,000 - £145,000, plus an annual performance-related bonus of up to 7.5%
Summary
A fantastic career opportunity has arisen at Historic England - the public body that looks after England's historic environment. We champion and protect historic places, helping people understand, value and care for them.
PLEASE NOTE if you are interested in applying for this opportunity you are not required to complete the Applied online application. You will need to contact by our website.
Are you an inspiring leader with a drive for vision and strategy with a commitment to improving lives by promoting and protecting the historic environment? Historic England invites you to join us as our Chief Executive and lead us in helping to ensure our historic spaces and places live on and are loved for longer.
Location: Any of Historic England's nine offices across England, with regular travel.
Benefits: Civil Service Pension Scheme, 28 days holiday (rising to 33 days after five years), and a wide range of staff discounts.
What you will be doing
As our Chief Executive, you will drive a compelling vision and strategy to improve lives by promoting and protecting the historic environment. You will provide inspiring leadership, ensuring high performance and excellent financial management. Your role will involve maintaining Historic England's credibility and visibility through thought leadership and building strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including government departments and local authorities.
Who we are looking for
- Proven experience in leading vision and strategy, with a track record of building engaged leadership teams.
- Politically adept, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and government leaders.
- Confident communicator, passionate about the heritage sector.
- Understanding of the needs of a publicly funded organisation.
How to apply
To apply, please visit our website via the button below.
For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners:
William Pringle
Partner, Head of Charity, Arts, Culture & Heritage Practice
Berwick Partners
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Closing date for applications: Friday 28th February 2025.