Clerk to the Board
National Film & Television School Beaconsfield
Responsible to: Chair of the Board
The Board and Committees meet on a quarterly basis (in person and virtual) and your attendance at these meetings is required.
Salary: Remuneration in the region of £16,500 per annum, paid on a fixed fee basis for approximately 50 days a year.
First established in 1971, the National Film and Television School (NFTS) has evolved to become a leading global institution, developing some of Britain and the world’s top creative talent in film, television and games. It is widely acknowledged to be the top school of its kind in the UK and one of the best internationally, being named as one of The Hollywood Reporter’s top international film schools for over a decade.The NFTS is a registered charity (313429).
We are currently recruiting for a well organised and proficient Clerk to the Board. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to join a forward thinking and successful Higher Education Institute. The successful applicant will support the Board and Committees to act efficiently and effectively in their governance of the School.The post would be suitable for an experienced Governance Clerk. Experience within an academic institution is essential.
There is no set pattern for the clerk’s work and therefore this role can be worked on a flexible basis. The total days per year are approximately 50 days, which includes meeting preparation, attendance at meetings and follow up as well as miscellaneous tasks.The Board and Committees meet on a quarterly basis (in person and virtual) and your attendance at these meetings is required.
For further information about this role and information on how to apply please visit https://www.nfts.co.uk/nftsjobs
The closing date for applications will be Sunday 23rd February.Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 11th March.
Please note that we are unable to sponsor candidates for this role, so we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate their right to live and work in the UK. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, we will not be able to progress your application.
At the NFTS, people are at the heart of what we do. We’re an inclusive employer and are committed to equality of opportunity, and building a culturally diverse workforce. We are committed to being an anti-racist organization and to increasing our representation of staff from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible to: Chair of the Board- The Clerk is responsible to the Board and reports directly to the Chair of the Board in relation to governing body business.
- The Clerk is required to provide the Board with authoritative guidance about its responsibilities under the statutes, articles, ordinances and regulations to which it is subject, including legislation and the requirements of the funding body, and on how and when these responsibilities should be discharged.
- The Clerk should ensure that new or revised responsibilities for the Board (e.g., arising from new or changed legislation) are drawn to the Board’s attention
- The Clerk shall alert the Board if they believe that any proposed action would exceed the Board’s powers or be contrary to legislation or to the funding body’s ongoing terms of registration
- The Clerk shall advise the Board on all matters of procedure
- The Clerk shall ensure that all documentation provided to the Board is concise, accurate, timely and its content appropriate
- The Clerk will also act as Clerk to the Finance and General Purposes, the Audit and the Governance Committees of the Board, and to such other committees of the Board as shall from time to time be agreed
- The Clerk shall maintain the Register of the Interests of the members of the Board and of any other persons from whom the Board requires a statement of interests
- The Clerk shall arrange an induction programme for new members of the Board, and shall draw the attention of members of the Board to training activities arranged by the Leadership Foundation and other appropriate providers
- The Clerk shall, in liaison with the Finance Director, arrange for the re-imbursement to the Board of expenses which they reasonably incur in carrying out Board business, according to the School’s expenses policy.
- The Clerk shall be required to form effective working relationships with the Chair of the Board and the Director. The Clerk shall consult the Director and keep him appropriately informed on any matter relating to the Board
- The Clerk shall advise the Chair in respect to any matters where conflict, potential or real, may occur between the Board and the Director of the School and/or School staff.
- The Clerk shall form effective working relationships with senior managers and faculty of the School in order to facilitate the effective conduct of Board business
- The Clerk shall make a full and timely disclosure of all his personal interests in the Register
- The Board will ensure that the Clerk has appropriate support and resources, as required by the Clerk to perform the Services
- The Clerk shall have a strong personal commitment to higher education and the values, aims and objectives of the School
- The Clerk shall at all times regulate his personal conduct in relation to the Board and the School in accordance with accepted standards of behaviour in public life, embracing selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership, and maintain confidentiality
- The Clerk shall participate in any procedures established by the Board for the regular appraisal/review of their performance as Clerk
- The Clerk shall perform such other services as the Board of the Chair may reasonably direct, from time to time
- Experience within a higher education academic institute is essential.
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