Appointment of a Trustee for Northern Ireland

Appointment of a Trustee for Northern Ireland

Heritage Lottery Fund /

National Heritage Memorial Fund

Welcome

Thank you for your interest in the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) and for wanting to become involved in the work of the Board. We are looking for a new Trustee for Northern Ireland who will also be a Deputy Chair of the Board and Chair of the Committee for Northern Ireland. Applications are welcome from a wide range of individuals who have the skills and experience to meet the challenges that this role will present.

Trustee appointments are public appointments made by the Prime Minister. The Trustee for Northern Ireland appointment is madeby the Prime Minister with the advice of the Northern Ireland Assembly and the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.

This document provides all the information you need to make a decision about whether you could be one of the individuals who play such an important role in the two Funds’ futures and the individual who has the additional role of representing the interest of Northern Ireland at the Board.

Membership of the Board presents an exciting and challenging opportunity for individuals with a strong commitment to, and enthusiasm for the UK’s diverse heritage. It is an opportunity to make a lasting contribution to this important area. The previous Trustee for Northern Irelandand ex-Trustees offer some further insight on the role:

"This is a demanding post. As UK Trustee, you contribute to developingNHMF's strategy, overseeing the management of a significant body, and taking difficult decisions aboutwhich very worthy heritage projects should be funded. As Chair of the Northern Ireland Committee, you guide members in taking decisions on projects with grant requests under £2million andwork closely with the team in Belfast, in a contextwhere heritage issues can- because of the area's history- be challenging. Ifound the experience to bethoroughly rewarding at every level; including broadening and deepening my own knowledge ofour rich and varied heritage. It was also a great pleasure and privilege to work withmy fellow Trustees and committee members,the committed and professional officers, andto meet the many grantees developing and delivering projects. "

Ronnie Spence, Trustee for Northern Ireland from April 2006 to December 2013

Virginia Tandy, Trustee, from September 2009 to August 2015

Being an HLF trustee is like winning the lottery. It changes your life! Close working relationships with brilliant staff and your fellow trustees engenders a real sense of common purpose while the opportunity to invest lottery money in making great heritage projects of all sizes a reality, is a huge privilege. You will meet experts and enthusiasts, visit wonderful places and make difficult funding decisions, but the reward for your hard work is knowing that you are playing a part in making a lasting difference to the UK’s natural and cultural heritage.

Hilary Lade, Trustee from October 2008 to September 2014

This was undoubtedly the best non-exec position I have ever had!

Yinnon Ezra, Trustee from February 2008 to February 2014

It doesn’t get much better than this – being a Trustee of HLF is pure joy. As a Trustee, I’ve been so privileged to be in a position to meet and reward the commitment and passion of communities and individuals behind transformative, inspirational and wondrous projects.HLF has made a real difference.

Christopher Woodward, Trustee from November 2006 to October 2013

I was quite daunted when I joined the Board being one of the youngest Trustees and I was very conscious of the importance of getting decisions right. But what I quickly discovered was that you don’t have to be an expert about everything. This role has given me the opportunity to learn about other aspects of heritage.

Who we are

The National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF)

The National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) is the fund of last resort for the nation’s heritage, coming to the rescue by funding emergency acquisitions. NHMF receives grant in aid from DCMS and has a grants budget of £5m for 2015/2016. It is unique in its ability to save a wide range of heritage treasures and masterpieces from trains to paintings, sculptures, wildlife havens and manuscripts. In 1994, the NHMF Trustees were given the major task of distributing the heritage share of Lottery money for good causes, which it now operates through theHeritage Lottery Fund.

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF)

HLF distributes a share of the money raised by the National Lottery for Good Causes. HLF was set up by Parliament in 1994 to give grants to a wide range of projects involving the local, regional and national heritage of the United Kingdom.

HLF is the largest dedicated funder of heritage in the UK andthe leading advocate for the value of heritage. HLF enables communities to celebrate, look after and learn more about the UK’s diverse heritage. HLF funds the entire spread of heritage – including buildings, museums, natural heritage and the heritage of cultural traditions and language.

Since 1994 HLF has awarded£6.8 billion to over 39,000 projects across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, helping open up our heritage for everyone to enjoy.

In 2015-16 we will commit around £430m to new heritage projects.

More information on projects funded can be found on page 8.

The Heritage Lottery Fund’s strategic framework for 2013-2018

We invest in the full breadth of the UK’s heritage and aim to make a lasting difference for heritage and people.

In April 2013, A lasting difference for heritage and peopleour strategic framework for 2013-2018 commenced. Our strategic framework is flexible enabling HLF to focus our resources to address different needs and demands on a local basis and be responsive to change. Key changes include an outcomes based approach to decision making and the introduction of a range of new programmes. These include Heritage Enterprise, which invests in growth by supporting the conservation and adaptation of historic buildings for an end-use, actively contributing to sustainable development. Sharing Heritage is a small grants programme for any not-for-profit group wanting to explore, share and celebrate their community’s heritage.

You can learn more about HLF’s framework in A lasting difference for heritage and people: Our strategy 2013-2018. A copy of this document and a copy of our current BusinessPlan can be obtained through the following link: corporate documents

The role of the Board of Trustees

The HLF/NHMF Chair and 14 Trustees are appointed by the Prime Minister. They receive advice from heritage experts and work within laws made by Parliament and directions given by Government. Their decisions about individual applications and matters of policy are made entirely independently. The HLF/NHMF Board set the strategic and policy framework within which grants to benefit the heritage of the UK are awarded. The Board determines the Strategic Framework and annual Business Plan, which sets out the activities which enable the HLF/NHMF Funds to deliver their strategies.The Board makes decisions on NHMF funding and on HLF grants over £2 million; decision making below £2m is delegated to local decision making committees and staff.

Most Trustees also sit on a local committee and sit on one of the Board’s committees: Audit and Risk, Finance, Staffing and Resources and Communications (see page 9 for more information on Board committees). Trustees are invited to attend project openings and can be asked to engage with the media and speak on behalf of the organisation at public events.

The role of the Trustee for Northern Ireland

The Trustee for Northern Ireland presents an exciting and challenging opportunity for an individual with a strong commitment to, and enthusiasm for Northern Ireland and rest of the UK’s diverse heritage. It is an opportunity to make a lasting contribution. In addition to the responsibilities common to all trustees, the Trustee for Northern Ireland is:

• a Deputy Chair of the Board along with the Trustees for Scotland and for Wales.

• the Chair of the Committee for Northern Ireland and has particular responsibility for representing NHMF/HLF in Northern Ireland and for representing the interest of Northern Ireland at the Board. The successful appointee will be required to actively engage with stakeholders in the heritage and cultural sectors in Northern Ireland and with the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Person specification

Candidates will be able to demonstrate:

A broad appreciation of the heritage of Northern Ireland together with a commitment to the aims and objectives of NHMF and HLF across Northern Ireland and Great Britain

A commitment to enabling public understanding and enjoyment of heritage for the widest possible audience

An understanding of the policy and legislative environment within which Lottery bodies operate, in Northern Ireland and Great Britain

A track record of achievement including evidence of leadership; and enabling consensual decision-making

An ability to think strategically and analytically about the deployment of the Funds' grants

Strong communication skills

An understanding of and commitment to the importance of Section 75 legislation in driving the equality agenda, building a united community and tackling exclusion and poverty in the North of Ireland.

Applications are welcomed from individuals from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities,

disabled people and individuals across all age groups.

For more information and how to apply

Please send the following:

• a CV of no more than three A4 sides; and
• a supporting statement of no more than two A4 sides, describing how you meet the person specification for the role; and
• a conflicts of interest form, political activity monitoring form and personal details monitoring.

Please send your completed application and monitoring forms via email to:

If you are not able to submit your application electronically, or if you have any queries, please contact the Secretary to the Board, at Heritage Lottery Fund on 020 7591 6015 via
discuss.

Please note:

• The deadline for completed applications is5pm onFriday 1 April
• Interviews will be heldinJune in Belfast, Northern Ireland (tbc). Please hold this date in your diary.

Please visit and to further understand the work of the Funds.

The Current Board

Sir Peter Luff (Chair),Sir Neil Cossons, Sandie Dawe, Angela Dean, Sir Roger De Haan, Jim Dixon, David Heathcoat-Amory, Perdita Hunt, Steve Miller, Richard Morris, Atul Patel,Dame Seona Reid and Tom Tew.

For further information on the Trustees please follow the web link: Trustees

Board working methods and procedures

Time Commitment

The Trustee for Northern Ireland will need to give an average of at leastfive days per monthto HLF/NHMF business, plus time to read the necessary papers. This includes at least twodays per month for HLF business in Northern Ireland.

Currently:

• Board meetings occur monthly, except for August, and take place in London usually on a Tuesday. Meetings begin at 9.30am; their duration can vary but they generally last a full day and if business necessitates, meetings can extend over 1.5 days.
• Committee for Northern Ireland meets four times a year in March, June, September and November/December. Meetings generally last a full day and are held in our Belfast office with one meeting a year held elsewhere in Northern Ireland.
• Country and Regional Chairs also meet collectively at the Head office in London at least twice a year in April and October.

Remuneration

The Chair will be entitled to claim an allowance of £20,749 per year, paid monthly.

Period of appointment

The appointment will be for three years in the first instance. A reappointment for a second term may be made subject to satisfactory performance assessment and at the discretion of the Prime Minister.

Location of Offices

Our head office is in London. There are ten local offices across the UK. The Northern Ireland office is based in 3rd Floor, 51-53 Adelaide Street, Belfast, BT2 8FE. Further details of the local structure can be found by accessing this web link: Northern Ireland Office
Appointment Process

HLF/NHMF and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport aspire to diversity in public appointments, and operate an equal opportunities policy. Appointments are made on merit, and are regulated by the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

Short listing Stage

All applications will be considered by a panel that will assess applications against the criteria for the post.

Interview Stage

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview in Belfast in June. Please hold this time in your diary.

Start Date

The appointment date will commence as soon as possible following the completion of the appointment process.

OCPA code of practice

The Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments has set out a code of practice for all appointments to public bodies. To read the code in full visit the following web link:

OCPA CodeofPractice

All public appointments are based on the principle of merit

Candidates may come from a wide range of background and experience. Government is committed to improving the diversity of their public bodies and welcome applications irrespective of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious beliefs or similar philosophical belief, age, gender re-assignment or community background. The detailed requirements on public authorities operating in Northern Ireland are set out in Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998.

On appointment, NHMF/HLF will be pleased to make all reasonable adjustments to assist the successful candidates should they have disabilities.

Examples of projects we have funded

• National Heritage Memorial Fund

/ Antrim Castle Gardens
Awarded: £3,533,500
The Board funded the transformation of this neglected and underused 18th century Anglo-Dutch water garden into an amazing outdoor space, enjoyed by local people and visitors. Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council restored the buildings, gardens, ponds, ancient motte and castle ruins and created a heritage centre to tell the story of Antrim Castle and the gardens. The centre featured the stories of the people who have lived and worked in the gardens.
/ The Staffordshire Hoard
Awarded: £1,285,000
Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery and Potteries Museums and Art Gallery received a grant towards the acquisition of a hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold. Discovered by a metal detectorist this spectacular and mysterious find consisted of 1,662 items almost exclusively of a martial nature.

• Heritage Lottery Fund Grants

/ Heritage Specialist Apprenticeship Programme
Awarded: £379,000
CITB-Construction Skills NI received funding to deliver the first ever Heritage Specialist Apprenticeship Programme in Northern Ireland. Twelve apprentices received bespoke, structured training and assessment with experienced heritage contractors leading to the achievement of the Level 3 NVQ Diploma. the apprenticeship will be made available to other Further Education Colleges and Training Providers to deliver across Northern Ireland.
/ Coigach and Assynt Living Landscape Partnership
Awarded: £2,900,000
Scottish Wildlife Trust received a grant to work in partnership with community and grassroots groups to restore parts of the landscape by improving and reconnecting habitats. The project included a comprehensive volunteering programme to engage local people and to increase understanding of this area's complex heritage.
/ Sanskriti
Awarded: £128,300
ArtsEkta received funding to explore the rich shared diverse heritage of the South Asian and indigenous communities of Northern Ireland through a three year programme of inspiring and participatory activities. The focus was on the themes of migration and trade, from the 1920s to the present day; national and cultural identity; and traditional rites and practices such as births, marriages and deaths. A programme of talks, workshops and seminars was also developed to encourage and involve members of all communities in the project.

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Further Information

The HLF’s guiding principles

The HLF is committed to a progressive and democratic view of heritage. We believe all sectors of society are entitled to identify, care for and enjoy heritage, ensuring that it is a legacy for future generations that we can be proud of. Our guiding principles are clarity, prioritisation, judgement, responsible authority and accountability. As we mature as an organisation, our approach to funding and how we work with our customers will be guided by the values and principles we have developed:

Public Service Values

The Trustees of HLF and NHMF aim to:

• provide best value for money – ensuring services are delivered in the most effective, efficient and economical way.
• maintain the highest standards in the stewardship of public funds – demonstrating impartiality, integrity and objectivity.
• demonstrate openness and responsiveness in the way they operate and in their communications with the public.
• adhere to the standards in public life described by the seven Nolan principles.

Nolan Principles – The Seven Principles of Public Life