Director of People, Inclusion and Change

The National Archives
Richmond, TW9
up to £100,000 per annum
Hackney

The National Archives is home to 1,000 years of our nation’s histories, from Domesday to Downing Street tweets, our vast collection of archival treasures is as varied as it is inspiring.

Our mission is to collect and preserve the public record, to connect citizens with their history through unrivalled collections and to partner with archives everywhere. In 2038 we will celebrate the bicentenary of the founding of the Public Record Office, and our 2038 vision is for The National Archives to be the living digital archive of the state.

THE ROLE

As the Director of People, Inclusion and Change you will operate as the Chief Executive’s expert advisor for transformation and act as a potent force for change. 

A brilliant leader, with a sharp intellect, emotional intelligence and the ability to inspire and energise, you will understand how to foster an inclusive culture, while challenging the status quo. Strongly solutions-focused, you will help ensure that every choice we make pushes us on to realising our vision of becoming the living digital archive of the state.

As part of the Executive Team and Board, the role holder will be accountable for leading The National Archives effectively as an ambitious, visionary and dynamic organisation in a rapidly changing environment and challenging economic circumstances.

The role holder will also be an active member of the wider Senior Civil Service, working with colleagues across government.

INFORMATION

Please visit our microsite via the click here link below to find out more about the role, and to hear from The National Archives CEO, Saul Nassé. The Candidate Brief for this role is available via the download link below.

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How to apply

To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:

  • Your CV.
  • A short covering letter outlining your motivation for joining The National Archives and setting out your experience against the Knowledge and Experience criteria given in the Person Specification.  
  • The names, addresses and contact details of two referees who we can contact with your permission at shortlist stage. 

Please tell us if there are any dates during the selection process (outlined below) when you would not be available to participate.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Applicants who wish to apply for consideration under this scheme should include a guaranteed interview scheme form as part of their application.

Selection timetable

Closing date 
23:59, Monday 15th September 2025

First stage discussions
24th, 25th and 26th September 2025

Agreement of the shortlist
By 1st October 2025

Informal conversations with Stakeholders
First week October (short notice)

Psychometric testing for shortlisted candidates
First week October (short notice)

Final interviews
Likely to be 7th or 8th October 2025

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