DCMS public appointments
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-14)

Find out more about how you can apply for a public appointment to shape society for the better.

About DCMS public appointments

Public appointments are board member roles within public bodies. DCMS has around 400 regulated Public Appointment roles across 42 Public Bodies (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations) including Historic England, Theatres Trust, the National Gallery, UK Sport and the Gambling Commission.

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These aren’t your ordinary roles – they’re seats at the table where decisions are made, strategies are shaped and where the future of some of the UK’s most beloved and vital institutions are forged.

From the BBC to the British Film Institute, the Science Museum to Arts Council England, these institutions are at the centre of sports, culture, tourism, charities, heritage, media and much more.

See current vacancies (https://apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles?titleSearch=&bodySearch=&department=1004®ulated=&remunerated=&status=open#search-results) for DCMS public appointments.

Follow DCMS’s Linkedin page (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dcmspublicappointments/) for updates on the department’s public appointments, including news, vacancies and networking opportunities.

Who we’re looking for

Boards of public bodies are most effective when they reflect the diversity of views of the society they serve. We want people running our great institutions who reflect the nation. No prior experience in public appointments? No problem. What we value the most is diversity of thought, new ideas, insights and energy. If you have passion, the right skills and the drive to make a real contribution, there’s a seat at the table waiting for you.

You might be suitable if you have:

● professional skills or knowledge in a relevant area

● lived experience related to the organisation’s work

● a passion for the sector and desire to make a difference

Most board roles require attending 4 to 12 meetings per year, alongside other activities such as attending events and visiting stakeholders. Some roles are paid, with all roles covering reasonable expenses, such as travel to meetings.

Each role is different, all the information you need to choose which role is the right fit for you will be included in the job advert.

Applying for a role

All DCMS public appointment opportunities are advertised on GOV.UK (https://apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles?titleSearch=&bodySearch=&department=1004®ulated=&remunerated=&status=open#search-results). We encourage applications from talented individuals from all backgrounds to search through our available roles for more information and find the right seat for you.

To apply you will need to create an account (https://apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/create-account) or sign in (https://apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/auth/sign-in). Once you are logged into your account, select ‘apply for this role’ and follow the on-screen instructions. To apply, you must provide:

● a CV

● a supporting statement

● equality information

● information relating to any outside interests or reputational issues

We will ask you to check and confirm your personal details to ensure your application is accurate. You will also have the opportunity to make a reasonable adjustment request or apply under the disability confident scheme before you submit your application.

Further information

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For more information on public appointments, or queries about any specific vacancies, please contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx).

Privacy notices

See privacy notices for public appointment candidates at DCMS (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/privacy-notices-for-public-appointment-candidates-at-dcms) for details on how your personal data is managed.