Chair of Trustees

The duties associated with this voluntary position include:

• chairing quarterly board meetings, maintaining impartiality and objectivity to the decision-making process
• liaison and support for Broadway’s chief executive and senior staff team

• establishing and build an effective and constructive working relationship with the Chief Executive, ensuring they are held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives
• creating the environment for a high performing board team and encourage productive relationships with and among individual board members.
• focussing on the long-term strategy for the organisation
• setting the long-term governance plan ensuring the organisation meets all its legal and charitable responsibilities
• leading the ongoing development and contribution of the board, currently consisting of 8 Trustee/Directors

Who we’re looking for – someone who:

• has experience of networking with social, economic and political influencers, locally and nationally
• loves film and is passionate about inspiring creativity
• understands the challenges of achieving sustainable development faced by the sector and the need for innovative and pro-active leadership at board level
• has a track record of success within the cinema, arts or charity sector at board or senior management level
• has the leadership and presence to motivate the board into using their expertise, knowledge and contacts to support the development of Broadway’s strategic objectives
• maintains a high level of business acumen and understands the importance of providing excellent customer experience
• will support Broadway’s strategic direction and the importance of the board in successfully achieving business objectives
• can commit to time outside of quarterly board meetings for face-to-face meetings with the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team

To find out more:

If you would like to know more, or to arrange for a conversation with our current Chair, Fred Brookes, contact Steve Mapp, Chief Executive on s.mapp@broadway.org.uk