FAME is seeking to review its Chief Executive role to provide the trade association with a strategic lead for the development and delivery of its aims and objectives. The appointee will take responsibility for FAME’s advocacy work and represent FAME with major stakeholders, with effect from July 2026.
This is a role for an independent, senior figure with a detailed understanding of the historic environment sector looking to play an influential part in driving significant improvements in policy and operations affecting commercial archaeology in the UK and Ireland.
The role requires excellent communication and leadership skills, diplomacy and the ability to represent FAME’s diverse membership right across the UK and Ireland without actual or perceived conflict. The proposed engagement is based on a flexible approach, attending events and meetings as required.
On average, this part-time role requires five days a month, including attendance at various meetings around the UK and Ireland, preparation and attendance at quarterly meetings of the FAME Management Board, and organisation of the annual AGM and networking Forum.
FAME’s secretariat includes a Deputy CEO, and the secretariat reports to the Chair, Vice-Chair, Honorary Treasurer, and directors who serve as the management board.
The engagement is proposed on a consultancy fee basis initially for a three-year period with the possibility of extension.
To apply for this position, please submit your CV and personal vision for leading FAME forward over the next three – five years to the Chair, Tim Malim, at: hamptonheritageltd@gmail.com
For a confidential discussion on what is involved in this key role in the heritage sector, please contact either:
the FAME Chair, Tim Malim, at hamptonheritageltd@gmail.com;
or the Vice-Chair, Rob Sutton Robert.Sutton@cotswoldarchaeology.co.uk.
More info and person spec: https://famearchaeology.co.uk/job-ceo-of-fame/