Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Governance

• Lead the Board of Trustees in setting strategic direction, ensuring that all activities align with the Trust’s charitable objectives.
• Promote good governance, ensure legal and financial compliance, and support effective decision-making.
• Build a strong, collaborative working relationship with the Managing Director and staff team.

Strategic Planning

• Work with trustees and executive staff to develop and refine the Trust’s medium and long-term strategy.
• Ensure programmes and initiatives remain relevant and impactful.
• Drive innovation and future proof the Trust in a changing media landscape.

Fundraising and Advocacy

• Actively support fundraising and income generation strategies, leveraging your network to build relationships with sponsors, partners and donors.
• Represent the Trust at industry events to raise its profile and expand its influence.
• Contribute to developing and maintaining a strong case for support to secure future investment.

Industry Engagement

• Act as a key ambassador for the Trust within the documentary film and television community.
• Bring established connections within the UK and international documentary ecosystem to support the Trust’s aims and partnerships.
• Advocate for diversity, talent development, and excellence in documentary filmmaking.

Grierson Awards Involvement

• Chair one of the annual Grierson Awards categories, overseeing the judging process and maintaining the integrity and credibility of the competition.
• Lead and facilitate fair, constructive discussions among jurors, ensuring alignment with the Trust’s values and criteria.
• Represent the Trust at the awards ceremony and related events.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• Demonstrated leadership experience, ideally in a non-profit/charity, media, or cultural organisation.
• Strategic thinker with a proven track record of guiding organisational vision and development.
• Experience with or understanding of fundraising, sponsorship, and philanthropic partnerships.
• Deep knowledge of and strong network within the documentary film and television industry in the UK and internationally.
• Passion for the mission and activities of the Grierson Trust, with a commitment to promoting diversity and new talent in factual media.

Desirable:

• Previous experience as a chair or trustee of a charitable organisation.
• Familiarity with charity governance, legal and financial responsibilities of a board chair.

How to Apply:

Download the recruitment pack for more information on applying. Deadline 5pm, Thursday 10 July 2025.