I am delighted that you are interested in joining the Southbank Centre Board as a Governor. I hope this candidate pack will provide all the information and inspiration you need to understand how you could contribute to the future success of this iconic and vibrant arts centre and site.
We are seeking to refresh the Board with four new Governors. Two Governors will be stepping down at the end of their tenure, having helped Southbank steer its way through a very difficult and challenging time during the pandemic. With finances now much more secure and the site reopened and reenergised we can once again become a place of artistic innovation and make a real impact on our communities and visitors.
The Board has depth and experience – and a real engagement with the Centre. There is effective formal governance and a supportive relationship with the Arts Council.
I joined in July 2021 and our new Artistic Director started in 2022. As well as the formal Board and Committee responsibilities, as a Governor I would expect you to demonstrate you can add value and gain the confidence of the Executive Team – and be actively supportive. You would also be expected to be an advocate for Southbank Centre and its programme and ambitions.
We are committed to a diverse Board and organisation would particularly welcome applications from black and ethnic minority candidates, women, people with disabilities and other groups currently underrepresented on boards. We are also keen to balance our inevitably London centric perspective with experience and involvement with the Arts outside London. I want our Board to reflect the diverse culture, stakeholders and communities we serve.
Do not hesitate to contact Laura Stuart at our partners Green Park on 07732 688 852 if you have any questions. In the meantime, thank you for your interest in Southbank Centre.
Misan Harriman
Chair