Do you want to help the leading professional body representing archaeologists working in the UK and overseas? Do you have the governance skills required to help to direct a small but ambitious organisation? CIfA, the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists, is looking for a director from outside the archaeology profession.
If you are interested, or know someone who might be, please see the Information for candidates and Application form at www.archaeologists.net/organisation/lay-director-opportunities or contact alex.llewellyn@archaeologists.net. You are welcome to arrange an informal chat with the Chair of the Board by contacting the email address above.
Deadline for applications: 2 September 2024
Interviews: end of September/early October
Start date: Board meeting 12 November 2024
| The role | Lay director on the Board of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists |
| Responsible to | Chair of the Board of Directors |
| Responsibilities | To bring new perspectives to the Board from outside the archaeological profession and to contribute to the Board’s discussions and decisions in its duty to promote high professional standards and strong ethics, maximising the value that archaeologists bring to society and bringing recognition and respect to the profession |
| Commitment | 12-18 days per year, including six Board meetings |
| Skills/experience | Skills in governance, communication, ability to work collegiately, strategic growth, ambassadorship, integrating professional interests across professions |
| Term | 1 year initially, to be extended to 3 years on review, to a maximum of six years |
| Remuneration | Travel and expenses only |
