Panel Member, Acceptance in Lieu (AIL) Panel – Museums and Cultural Property
Panel Member, Acceptance in Lieu (AIL) Panel – Museums and Cultural Property
Location: London with the option to join virtually. (The majority of Panel members attend meetings in-person but there is the option to join meetings virtually. Some travel may be required with expenses paid.)
Role Type: Voluntary position for a fixed term of four years. There is a possibility of reappointment for a maximum of four years.
Specific Hours: Up to 15 days a year (this includes panel meetings and some preparatory work).
Closing Date: 9am, 11 May 2026
Salary: This is a voluntary role, with UK expenses reasonably incurred reimbursed. An attendance allowance is available to support freelance/self-employed and other unwaged Panel Members.
To be eligible for the allowance members must be either:
· Full-time freelance or self-employed
· A freelancer or self-employed person who also has a part-time salaried job
· Unwaged or not in receipt of a salary
Overview of the role
As a member of the Panel you will play an important role in enhancing public collections across the UK. You will be part of a process that brings fantastic objects into public ownership so that they can be enjoyed now and by future generations.
We are looking for people who are passionate about public collections and are knowledgeable about the museum and heritage sector throughout the UK.
For this role we are seeing expertise in the following area:
A good knowledge of historic properties and historic house collections.
In addition to art historical / heritage sector expertise, the post requires an ability to assess the physical condition of objects under consideration, a working knowledge of the current art and heritage object market and valuations, and an awareness of the strengths and gaps of relevant holdings in public institutions in the UK.
We will be holding a webinar to provide further details of this role on 22 April 2026, between 12pm-1pm. To register for this webinar please click here
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the role, the person specification or appointment process in confidence, please contact:
Dr. Sarah Posey, Director of Cultural Property via email at Sarah.Posey@artscouncil.org.uk
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
To view the Role description please click here
To view the Recruitment Pack please click here
To register for the webinar providing further information on this role please click here
Applications to be submitted via the Arts Council England Careers portal
Webinar Date: 12pm-1pm, 22 April
Closing date: 9:00am, Monday 11 May
Interviews: Thursday 28 May; Interviews will be in-person in London
