The Trustees and Executive Committee of the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain (SAHGB) are seeking a Chair with strategic vision and creativity, demonstrable passion for communicating architectural history to diverse audiences, motivation to support architectural historians in their various professional contexts, and a proven track record of delivering projects, services and institutional change.
We welcome applications for the role of Chair from architectural historians of all backgrounds, including (but not limited to) those working in academia, the heritage and museum sectors, architectural conservation, and other relevant roles.
We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities in architectural history and our feeder sectors.
Please download the further particulars (including job description and person specification) for more information. You can also look at the vacancy, here on SAHGB’s website. Interested potential candidates are welcome to discuss the role informally with the Secretary, Dr Jonathan Kewley. Please email Dr Kewley at honsecretary@sahgb.org.uk
Candidates wishing to put themselves forward for the role are asked to write to the Secretary with their CV and a covering letter outlining their interest in the position and a response to the further particulars by 5pm on Monday 10th June 2019. Applications received after this time will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after Friday 21st June 2019. The successful candidate will be formally nominated at the Society’s AGM in the Lecture Theatre, Warwick Arts Centre on Thursday 29th August 2019 and will commence their term at the first Executive Committee meeting thereafter.