Knowledge and Expertise
- Strong passion and commitment to the Charity and its purpose.
- Empathy for, or lived experience of, the work-lives of our beneficiaries.
- Senior leadership experience in a commercial, not for profit or public service setting.
- Experience of working effectively at Board level.
- Experience of working in or with the screen industries is desirable.
- Understanding of charity law, regulation and good governance is desirable.
- Experience of leading a team through a period of cultural change.
- Experience of strategic planning, operational planning and delivery management.
- Experience of finance and budget planning cycles.
Skills and Abilities
- Inclusive leadership style with the ability to inspire and empower the staff team.
- Naturally collaborative with an instinct for building effective partnerships.
- A strategic thinker.
- Able to horizon scan and analyse the external environment for opportunities.
- Highly effective and persuasive communication skills.
- Able to influence a wide range of external stakeholders.
- Sound business acumen in an entrepreneurial environment.
Attitudes
- Creative, entrepreneurial and emotionally intelligent.
- Willing to work in ambiguity and take considered risk.
- A strategic thinker, able to work strategy through into operational delivery.
- Ambitious, proactive and resourceful.
- Hardworking, energetic and willing to get involved at all levels of the Charity’s operations.
- Honest and transparent, with the ability to build open and trusting relationships.
- Demonstrable commitment and passion for our work and to our beneficiaries.
This is not an exhaustive job description and may be subject to change according to the needs and development of the role. It is expected that the post holder may undertake such other duties as may reasonably be requested.