As the Chief Operating Officer, I was a member of the Management Board and I chaired the Operations Board. My main job purpose was to provide strong and authoritative leadership to all corporate support functions; to advise the Chief Executive and the Board on operational strategy, financial planning and risk management; and to contribute to the development of corporate policies and strategy. I was also a trustee of the MRC pension Scheme – a defined benefits scheme with more than £1bn invested

As Director of Finance and Corporate Services I was an executive member of the Board. My main job purpose was to provide strong and authoritative leadership to all central support functions; to advise the Chief Executive and the Board on financial strategy; to contribute to the development of corporate policies and strategy; and to take lead on business planning and risk management.

Following the appointment of a new Gallery Director (Chief Executive), I was appointed on an interim basis to provide strategic direction and leadership to all support service functions and to assist the Director in a review of the senior management structure.

EH had been undergoing a period of significant change as it sought to improve efficiency, effectiveness and economy, so that it could deliver more and better services with less financial support from Government Grant in Aid (GIA). Following the departure of the Group Director Resources, and the resignation shortly afterwards of the Finance Director, I was engaged on an interim basis until permanent replacements could be recruited. My remit was subsequently extended to include responsibility, as… Show more EH had been undergoing a period of significant change as it sought to improve efficiency, effectiveness and economy, so that it could deliver more and better services with less financial support from Government Grant in Aid (GIA). Following the departure of the Group Director Resources, and the resignation shortly afterwards of the Finance Director, I was engaged on an interim basis until permanent replacements could be recruited. My remit was subsequently extended to include responsibility, as Project Director, for implementation of a revised structure for the whole of Finance function, which reduced finance staffing from 80 FTE to 55 FTE, and the relocation of the central Finance Department to new temporary offices in London as a prelude to a permanent relocation to Swindon. Show less

As Director of Finance and Resources I was an executive member of the Main Board. My main job purpose was to provide strong and authoritative leadership to all central support and commercial services and, as a member of the Main Board, to contribute to the development of corporate policies and strategy.

As Director of Finance and Business Systems I was a member of the senior management team and Secretary to the Finance and Establishment Committee. My main job purpose was to provide strong and authoritative leadership on all finance, information technology, and facilities management activities.

As the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, I was responsible for maintaining and developing the financial standing and organisational efficiency of the Institute. I had a particular responsibility for ensuring that the Institute was at all times acting in a manner consistent with its status as an educational charity and in accordance with all legal requirements, its Charter and Bye-laws. Approximately 50 % of income was derived from membership fees, the remainder was generated from… Show more As the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, I was responsible for maintaining and developing the financial standing and organisational efficiency of the Institute. I had a particular responsibility for ensuring that the Institute was at all times acting in a manner consistent with its status as an educational charity and in accordance with all legal requirements, its Charter and Bye-laws. Approximately 50 % of income was derived from membership fees, the remainder was generated from trading activities, including: courses and seminars; publications; conferences and exhibitions; and advisory services. Show less