Culture North East (CNE) is one of eight regional cultural consortiums in
England charged with providing a central focus for debating, representing
and developing the broad spectrum of cultural and creative interests in the
region. The consortium is an Executive Non-Departmental Public Body and a
Company Limited by Guarantee, sponsored by the Department for Culture,
Media & Sport (DCMS).
CNE is committed to strengthening its role as DCMS’ regional
strategic advisory body for culture, to generating ideas that will inform,
enhance and sustain the cultural life of the region and to adding real
value to the cultural sector in the North East.
In appointing to the Board for the first time since our incorporation, we
are offering an exciting opportunity to up to 5 new members to help us lead
and shape strategic cultural thinking in the region. You will:
- Have a passion for North East England and its culture
- Be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of wider regional
development issues
- Bring a good track record of partnership working, networking,
leadership and negotiation
- Be able to demonstrate creativity and innovation of thought, and a have
a strategic vision for cultural development in the region
- Be committed to supporting CNE and its Chair in delivering our aims and
objectives.
Appointments are normally for a period of 3 years. Whilst no fees are
paid, reasonable expenses are refunded.
The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is
12.00 Monday 16 October 2006.
