Opportunity to join Ffilm Cymru Wales’ Board

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 value 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 whether you are wholly new to joining a Board or have many years’ experience behind you.

What’s in it for me?

Each Board member has their own reasons for wanting to join Ffilm Cymru. These might include a sense of wanting to give back to a sector they work in, or connecting with our values as we build an inclusive, green and fair environment; the energy and learning that they themselves benefit from when addressing the range of issues that we engage in; to a desire to support creative and cultural content, professionals and access for audiences that is relevant and tailored to Wales.

You can hear from some of our previous and current Board members here:

Roles and Responsibilities 

Members will be responsible for the governance of Ffilm Cymru, overseeing the evolution of the company and the broader development of our policies and strategies to support the sector. Specifically, members:  

• Share their ideas and experience to shape, approve and reiterate Ffilm Cymru Wales’ strategic plans and policies informed by executive and data review and input from industry representatives and critical friends;
• As part of the collective Board, provide financial and strategic governance – reviewing and approving the annual strategic priorities, plans, budget, quarterly management accounts and annual Statutory Accounts; 
• Make collective funding decisions for requests of £50,000 or more in response to executive recommendations; 
• Are active advocates of Ffilm Cymru Wales, its work and the talent we represent through attendance at events, high-level introductions and attendance at high-level strategic meetings; 
• May additionally lead on specific areas of work, from time-to -time, on a task and finish basis.

Skills and Qualities 

We are looking for candidates with: 

• An open and collegiate approach to challenging practice and encouraging contribution and partnerships; 
• A commitment to the development of a sustainable sector that fully reflects and serves our society, is environmentally responsible and entrepreneurial; 
• A keen interest in developing the social, cultural, educational and/or economic benefits of film throughout Wales; 
• Readiness to provide high level guidance, leading to challenging but achievable outcomes, with an understanding of the political and cultural landscape that we’re operating within;   
• A desire to make a difference; 
• An understanding of shaping strategic, evidence-based targets that allow for innovation; 
• An appreciation of the necessary accountability and responsibilities of public money;
• Future-facing – ready to adapt to the next challenge and generate opportunities;
• Being open and generous in sharing direct experience – whether in the sector, or more broadly, to help inform where and how change could be made for a better future.

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 you could bring to the role, and when you would ideally like to start. We will be in contact to arrange conversations with interested individuals over coming weeks, in advance of meeting with a small panel of Board/executive representatives.
 
Applications should be sent for the attention of our Chair, Professor 
Ruth McElroy c/o hayley@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.