Chair, Acceptance in Lieu Panel (UK-wide remit)

The Arts Council is looking to appoint a new Chair of the Acceptance in Lieu (AIL) Panel. The AIL Panel has a UK-wide remit.

Location: In-person meetings are currently held in central London, however there is an option to join virtually. The in-person meeting location may become more flexible in the future. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Contract Type: Voluntary position for a fixed term of four years (with the possibility of reappointment for a second term)

Closing Date: midnight on 16 October 2022

Salary: This is a voluntary role, with UK expenses reimbursed

Specific Hours: A time commitment of at least 20 days per year is expected.

Each year the AIL Panel oversees the allocation of a budget of £40 million in tax forgone to acquire objects for public collections through the AIL and Cultural Gifts schemes. These schemes bring objects of exceptional cultural importance into collections where they give lasting enjoyment and inspiration to all.

As Chair of the AIL Panel, you will play a significant role in shaping the nation’s collections and will influence the direction of the schemes at this moment of recovery and renewal. The Chair of the AIL Panel will share Art Council’s values and commitment to equity and inclusion.

In this role you will:

• play a significant part in shaping the nation’s collections
• use and further develop your leadership skills in overseeing one of the largest public collections acquisition programmes in the country
• influence the direction of the schemes at this moment of recovery and renewal
• position them to maximise their impact for the sector and wider society.

We are keen to hear from a wide range of people from across the UK and particularly encourage applicants who are from underrepresented groups and/or have achieved success through non-traditional educational routes. Arts Council is committed to building an inclusive workplace and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However you identify and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council.

The appointment is in consultation with the Secretary of State for the Department of Digital, Media, Culture and Sport (DCMS).

We welcome any questions you may have about the appointment process or the role, please contact: Emmie Kell, Director Museums and Cultural Property emmie.kell@artscouncil.org.uk

For more information about the role, please visit the advert on the Arts Council Careers Site here: https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/arts_council_england/vms/e/careers/positions/dOU4OYJbriNOLKqMJvHhXO

 How to apply

To apply please send:

• a CV of not more than 2 sides of A4
• a supporting statement of not more than 2 sides of A4, setting out how you meet the criteria. Please make sure you refer to the contents of the recruitment pack.
• the Conflicts of Interest Form
• the Diversity Monitoring Form

Please submit your application by emailing the above to: AIL.Panel@artscouncil.org.uk.

Please state AIL Panel Application in the subject line; all applications will be acknowledged by email.

Please visit the advert on the Arts Council Careers Site website to view and access the recruitment pack, the Conflicts of Interest form and the Equal Opportunities form. The recruitment pack is available in alternative formats on the Arts Council Careers site. Please follow this link to the advert:   https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/arts_council_england/vms/e/careers/positions/dOU4OYJbriNOLKqMJvHhXO