Wessex Archaeology
Audit Chair & Trustee
Wessex Archaeology is amongst the UK’s leading providers of archaeological and heritage services, and an educational charity, centred on the belief that investigating, understanding and sharing knowledge of the past is important and brings value to society, the economy, and the environment. It strives to develop and promote the understanding of archaeology and heritage across communities in a profitable, sustainable and equitable way. Over more than forty years, it has built up an impressive and diverse range of services to meet the needs of its commercial clients and to deliver its charitable purposes, deploying a range of unrivalled technical, interpretative, advisory and public engagement capabilities and recognised as a leader in innovation and high-quality service provision.
Amidst an exciting time of change at Wessex, with the process in train to appoint a new CEO, the Board is seeking to appoint two trustees – a Chair of Audit & Risk, and a Trustee with an archaeology focus.
The ideal candidate for the Chair of Audit & Risk will bring senior level financial leadership as well as a solid understanding of risk management, an understanding of some of the challenges the sector faces, and non-executive and committee chairing experience.
The ideal candidate for the Trustee role will bring up-to-date archaeology experience at a senior level, either from the public, commercial, charity or academic sectors, a deep understanding of the sector’s organisations, intelligence networks and key players, and experience of contributing to the shape and trajectory of front-line archaeological practice within the wider UK public policy and research contexts.
Candidates should also bring a commitment to the mission of Wessex Archaeology, as well as the ability to analyse and review complex issues and weigh up conflicting opinions, the ability to act as an ambassador and champion for Wessex Archaeology, a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, the highest standards of integrity and honesty, and a commitment to the Nolan Principles of Public Life.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Wessex Archaeology on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference EBKGB. Alternatively, telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Friday 17th November 2023.
As a registered charity, community engagement is at the heart of what Wessex Archaeology does. It is committed to promoting education in science, the arts, culture and heritage.