Job Description

Architectural Association and School of Architecture

Vacancies for Independent Members of the Council of Trustees at a unique and creative organisation

The Architectural Association (AA) is home to the oldest, most vibrant and innovative school of architecture in the UK and has an outstanding international reputation.  The School, with a main campus in Bloomsbury, Central London, welcomes an annual cohort of over 750 graduate and undergraduate students from across the world.

A unique feature of the AA is a thriving worldwide alumnus and membership network that includes many of the best-known architects and other creative leaders. The School also runs a highly regarded global visiting school programme in over fifty locations across five continents each year.

The School organises one of the world’s largest public programmes of over 150 lectures, exhibitions and other events each year to encourage wider public understanding of the role of architecture in today’s world. They also encourage open debate and discussion enabling innovative architectural agendas and projects to benefit society across the globe.

Opportunities to Join the AA Council

The Architectural Association (The AA) has recently completed a thorough governance review and reform programme, a key part of which is targeted at encouraging a diverse range of experienced individuals from beyond the architectural community to participate as independent members of its governing body, the AA Council.  As a result, a number of vacancies for independent Trustees have arisen that would be attractive for individuals with a leadership background in higher education or who have held senior roles in other sectors and who offer relevant business or entrepreneurial competencies.

How to Apply

Please send an up to date CV and a short statement setting out why you are interested in the position and why you believe you fit the criteria.  The closing date for submissions is midnight on 21st April 2017.