Rita is an independent museums and heritage consultant with over 35 years of experience of working across the UK heritage and cultural sectors in a range of strategic, advisory and operational roles. She was Director of Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery from 2004 until 2012 during which time she was responsible for the initiation and delivery of several major capital development projects, plus collections, interpretation and audience development programmes.
Rita’s consultancy work includes assignments for the National Lottery Heritage Fund as a project consultant and expert adviser. She served for several years as an Artistic and Quality Assessor for Arts Council England and as a member of ACE’s Museum Accreditation Committee.
Rita is a trustee for National Museums Liverpool, a member of the National Trust’s Collections and Interpretation Advisory Group, a former trustee of Birmingham Civic Society, and current member of its Heritage Committee. She serves on Birmingham Cathedral’s Fabric Advisory Committee. She was awarded an honorary doctorate for services to heritage and culture by the University of Birmingham in 2010.
