Clerk to the Board

Responsible to: Chair of the Board

Salary: Remuneration in the region of £16,500 per annum, paid on a fixed fee basis for approximately 50 days a year. 

First established in 1971, the National Film and Television School (NFTS) has evolved to become a leading global institution, developing some of Britain and the world’s top creative talent in film, television and games. It is widely acknowledged to be the top school of its kind in the UK and one of the best internationally, being named as one of The Hollywood Reporter’s top international film schools for over a decade. The NFTS is a registered charity (313429). 

We are currently recruiting for a well organised and proficient Clerk to the Board. This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to join a forward thinking and successful Higher Education Institute. The successful applicant will support the Board and Committees to act efficiently and effectively in their governance of the School. The post would be suitable for an experienced Governance Clerk. Experience within an academic institution is essential. 

There is no set pattern for the clerk’s work and therefore this role can be worked on a flexible basis. The total days per year are approximately 50 days, which includes meeting preparation, attendance at meetings and follow up as well as miscellaneous tasks. The Board and Committees meet on a quarterly basis (in person and virtual) and your attendance at these meetings is required.

For a full description of the role and information on how to apply, please click on the 'Apply' button above.

The closing date for applications will be Sunday 23^rd February. 

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 11th March. 

Please note that we are unable to sponsor candidates for this role, so we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate their right to live and work in the UK.  If you do not have the right to work in the UK, we will not be able to progress your application. 

At the NFTS, people are at the heart of what we do. We’re an inclusive employer and are committed to equality of opportunity, and building a culturally diverse workforce. We are committed to being an anti-racist organization and to increasing our representation of staff from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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