Chair of the Management Committee and Independent Non-Executive Board Member

Directors UK Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading governance organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Independent Non-Executive Board Member to serve as Chair of the Management Committee. The role involves overseeing financial planning and performance, and providing independent insight during board discussions. Candidates should have significant leadership experience in finance and a commitment to fostering an inclusive industry. This role offers a remuneration of £10,000 per year with a flexible time commitment of approximately 10-12 days annually.

Benefits

Reimbursed travel expenses

Qualifications

• Experienced finance professional needed for independent board role.
• Strong ability to interrogate plans, budgets, and performance.
• Experience in television or film production industry required.

Responsibilities

• Chair the Management Committee to ensure oversight of finances.
• Support and challenge the Board including CEO and CFO.
• Shape organizational strategy and ensure governance.

Skills

Senior strategic leadership experience

Strong financial acumen

Sector experience in broadcast media

Ability to provide constructive challenge

Excellent communication skills

Commitment to inclusive industry

Job description

Chair of the Management Committee and Independent Non-Executive Board Member

We’re looking for an Independent Non-Executive to join the Board and serve as Chair of the Management Committee, which oversees financial and commercial matters. This is a pivotal governance role providing scrutiny, oversight and strategic challenge across finance, remuneration and commercial activity.

The appointee will :

• Chair the Management Committee, ensuring robust oversight of financial planning, commercial performance and risk
• Provide independent support and challenge to the Board including Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Act as a sounding board to the CFO and bring high-quality financial and commercial insight to Board discussions
• Contribute fully as an Independent Non-Executive Board Member, helping shape organisational strategy and ensuring strong governance

Person specification

We’re looking for an experienced finance professional who brings :

• Senior strategic leadership experience
• Strong financial acumen and the ability to interrogate plans, budgets and performance
• Sector experience in broadcast media, television and / or film production
• The ability to provide constructive challenge and independent judgement
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A commitment to Directors UK’s mission and to supporting a fairer, more inclusive industry

Terms of appointment

This role is remunerated at £10,000 per year, and reasonable, pre-agreed travel expenses will be reimbursed.

The time commitment is estimated at c. 10 - 12 days per year. Board Members are expected to attend five Board meetings annually, as well as a full-day strategy session. The Chair of the Management Committee will also chair five Committee meetings per year and ideally join the newly formed Remuneration Committee. Members of the Board are also encouraged to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Most meetings are held in a hybrid format, with a preference for in-person attendance wherever possible.

In addition to meeting attendance, as Chair of the Management Committee there will be occasional engagement between meetings to support urgent matters or provide advice to the Executive team.