01/03/10
Northern Architecture are looking for a Design Adviser

Would you like to have a major impact on the quality of the built environment in the North East of England?

Northern Architecture, the architecture centre for the North East, is looking for a qualified architect or urban designer to join their small team working from an office in Newcastle upon Tyne, to develop its advice and support services for the commissioning of great architecture and place-making in the North East.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for good design and the ability to commit this to the support of both professionals and public in working towards high quality places, and to develop new work in an established organisation in a dynamic part of the country.

This appointment will be offered initially as a fixed term contract until 31st March 2011 on a part time basis of 3 days or 21 hours per week at an annual salary range of £28,000 - 32,000 pro rata. (£16,800 - £19,200 for 3 days).  The appointment could be offered as a secondment.

For further details please email info@northernarchitecture.com or call 0191 260 2191 to get an application pack emailed or posted to you.

Closing date for applications is 17th March 2010.

Interviews will be held on 26th March.



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23/02/10
Recruiting trustees for Urban Vision North Staffordshire

Urban Vision North Staffordshire, the architecture and urban design centre, is seeking new trustees / non-executive directors. Urban Vision is a charity and limited company.

Since it began work in 2004, Urban Vision has grown quickly to play an important role in the urban renaissance of North Staffordshire.

Working together with funders and stakeholders it provides a diverse range of services, including the flagship design-review panel and design advice for public agencies.

Urban Vision’s work is highly valued by its partners. Two independent reviews have found strong support from funders and stakeholders.

In particular we are looking for people with experience in:

• Law
• Finance / accounting
• Human resources

See the Urban Vision website: www.uvns.org

For an information pack please contact Urban Vision on 01782 575321.

For further details please contact Urban Vision Executive Director Mick Downs on the same number.

Closing date: Friday 12 March 2010

22/02/10
Recruiting Board members at MADE in West Midlands

Are you passionate about achieving excellent design in buildings and places in Birmingham and the West Midlands region?

MADE, the regional architecture centre for Birmingham and the West Midlands, charity no 1116625, wants to expand its Board of Directors, which acts as its Trustees. If you think you could be an effective board member, committed to our organisational values as we increase our activities in Birmingham city centre, we would very much like to hear from you.

We are looking to appoint up to four board members and are particularly keen to hear from applicants with expertise in the following areas: legal, charity, organisational change and innovation, property development, strategy, sustainable neighbourhoods, the construction industry, human resources, finance, health and social entrepreneurship.

Applicants need to be able to demonstrate a good track record of achievement at Board level or experience of having worked at a senior level within an organisation.

MADE’s board is intended to reflect the diverse communities of Birmingham and the West Midlands region. We value and promote diversity and we particularly want to hear from black and minority ethnic communities and young people (over the age of 18) who are at an early stage in their career.

Board members will normally be expected to live and/or work in the West Midlands region but applicants from outside the region, who can demonstrate a good knowledge of the West Midlands and a passion for design excellence, will also be considered.

Closing date: 9 April 2010

To apply please email Catherine Fudge, MADE Administrator catherine@made.org.uk