Ffilm Cymru Wales seeks new Board Members

If you have any access requirements, please contact us at sion@ffilmcymruwales.com 

Applicants should share a passion for a Welsh film sector and culture that is inclusive, fair and green, providing economic, social, cultural and educational value across Wales. We want a breadth of experience across our Board and do not expect all Members to have a film, or even a creative sector, background. If you think you can add value to our work, we’d like to hear from you.

You can hear from some current Board Members about their experience here:

Appointments

• From three years, with staggered starts possible from November 2021.  
• Members are expected to attend four quarterly Board meetings each year, and may additionally put themselves forward for specific pieces of work, such as targeted task and finish sub-groups.  
• Board Members are offered remuneration at a rate of £35p/h, subject to PAYE and National Insurance Contributions depending on amounts paid, and tend to spend the equivalent of 8-10 days per annum on Board related duties. We additionally cover expenses.

Experience

We want to hear from you, whatever your professional role or journey. Additionally, we are keen to hear from people with experiences across these sectors:

• Legal / Business Affairs
• Producer / Production Company Founder
• Platform Representative / Commissioning 
• Other potential areas of interest might include directors, researchers / analysts, policy advocates and creative teachers. These areas are not exclusive though; if you think you could value to our work, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications

Please apply by letter, or by alternative means if agreed in response to an access request, describing:

• What attracts you to the position?
• What could you bring to the role? 
• When would you like to start?

Applications should be sent for the attention of our Chair, Professor Ruth McElroy c/o sion@ffilmcymruwales.com or by mail to: Ffilm Cymru Wales, Unit 6, Tramshed Tech, Pendyris Street, Cardiff, CF11 6BH.

If you would like to discuss the role in advance, please direct your query to the Chief Executive, pauline@ffilmcymruwales.com or telephone 02921 679369, who can also put you in touch with our Chair, who is happy to respond to queries.