Committee Member, Museum Accreditation Panel
Location: National
Role Type: Voluntary position for a fixed term of four years. There is a possibility of reappointment for a maximum of four years.
Time commitment: Approximately 4 days a year.
Location: National: most meetings are hosted virtually. Some travel may be required with expenses paid; usually one meeting per year is held in-person at an accessible location in the UK.
Closing Date: 17:00, Friday 15 May 2026
Salary: This is a voluntary role, with UK expenses reasonably incurred for in‑person meetings reimbursed. An attendance allowance is available to support freelance / self‑employed and other unwaged Panel Members. Members can claim £50 per hour up to £350 per day. This can include travel time.
Specific Hours: In total a time commitment of approximately 4 days a year is estimated (this includes panel meetings and some preparatory work).
Role Overview
The Accreditation Committee plays an important role in the credibility and reputation of the UK-wide scheme by providing peer recognition through their role in decision‑making at regular award panel meetings. Being a member of the Committee is a way to support your professional development and an opportunity to give back to the sector. You’ll network with fellow professionals and understand how museums and galleries are achieving their outcomes, demonstrating impact and meeting their challenges. We cover a wide variety of museums, galleries and heritage organisations across the UK, so you’ll find out more about the sector in a UK context. You’ll be an advocate for Accreditation and help us celebrate the achievements of museums of all sizes, from volunteer‑run organisations to the biggest national museums.
Responsibilities
Provide peer recognition and decision‑making support during regular award panel meetings. Participate in panel meetings and preparatory work, representing the Accreditation Committee across the UK.
Qualifications
We are looking for people who are passionate about museums and their impact and have a breadth of perspective about the range of museums which participate in the scheme.
* Experience in working with museums in Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland
* Experience working in a National Museum
* Experience working in a University Museum
Equal Opportunity
Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are under‑represented on the Panel so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups.
We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means we guarantee an interview to any candidate with a declared disability who meets the essential criteria for the role they are applying to. Disabled, D/deaf and neurodiverse candidates can request a conversation to speak about the role prior to applying and can request documents such as the job description in different formats. If this is required, please contact recruitment@artscouncil.org.uk.
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