Thank you for your interest in becoming a Non-Executive Board Member at The National Archives. We are delighted that you are considering joining this unique organisation.
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The National Archives is at a transformative moment in its history. Digital records are revolutionising the way that information is preserved and new technologies are enabling people to access archival collections more quickly and more easily than ever before. We need to be ready for the sweeping changes that artificial intelligence will make to how we interact with data day to day, bringing leadership across government on all aspects of information management.
Alongside this we continue to acquire and preserve new deposits of physical records. We are currently transferring millions of historical records of military service personnel into our care and, from 2024, will welcome the Parliamentary Archives to our site at Kew. The near future also sees changes to our leadership, with the appointment of a new Chief Executive and Keeper.
Supporting this transformation, we have recently embarked upon a new four-year strategic plan. At its heart is a commitment to sustaining and maximising our value and impact as a national archive, and of the archive sector more widely. We want to build the value of our collections through custodianship and through digital innovation, and by expanding our public engagement work. Our strategic plan is described on page five.
To achieve our ambitions, we will continue to need advice, support and challenge from a strong and capable Board. Our Non-Executive Board Members make a major contribution to shaping The National Archives’ direction and progress. As a member of the Board, your insights will be essential in helping us fulfil our role of providing scrutiny, advice, support and challenge. Your professional experience will bring strong, effective oversight and responsible governance. Your ability to bring new and innovative ways of thinking will help us work effectively as a team.
We are looking for people who can drive us forward. If you have the experience, enthusiasm and skills to help us reach our goals, we are keen to hear from you.
Professor Andrew Wathey CBE
Chair of The National Archives’ Board