Overview

Chair of Governance & Appointment Committee (Non-Executive Director) – Location: Piccadilly, London. Contract: Full Time. Voluntary/unpaid.

Description:

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Governance and Appointments Committee (G&A) is a committee of the Board responsible for maintaining the highest standards of governance across BAFTA, supporting Board and committee trustee and non-executive appointments and providing oversight and a link to the membership. The Chair of the G&A plays a critical leadership role in ensuring that the charity's governance structures are effective, transparent, and aligned with the organisation’s mission, charitable obligations, and regulatory requirements.

The Committee also holds delegated authority for matters relating to Board and CEO appointments, senior staff remuneration oversight, and includes two representatives from the Membership Council to ensure alignment with the broader membership.

The Chair of the GAC is also a Trustee of the charity and a full member of the main Board of Trustees.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Committee in overseeing the organisation’s governance framework.
• Lead the Committee in overseeing transparent and merit-based recruitment and appointment processes for Trustees, Non-Executive roles, board advisors, the Chair, and the CEO.
• Ensure the Committee maintains an up-to-date succession plan for Board and senior leadership roles.
• Provide oversight of the remuneration policy for staff, ensuring it is fair, competitive, and aligned with the charity’s values and financial capacity.
• Promote transparent and constructive dialogue between the Board and Membership Council, particularly on matters of governance and appointments.
• Ensure effective integration of the perspectives and input of the two Membership Council representatives on the Committee.

Term and Time Commitment

• Term: 3-year term, maximum 2 terms, i.e., 6 years.
• Meetings: Attendance at circa 12-14 meetings per year (minimum), G&A (six meetings) and the Board (six to eight meetings).
• Additional Commitments: Participation in committee meetings, special events, and other Academy activities as needed.

Promote transparent and constructive dialogue between the Board and Membership Council, particularly on matters of governance and appointments. Ensure effective integration of the perspectives and input of the two Membership Council representatives on the Committee.

About BAFTA

BAFTA is a leading arts charity focused on championing creativity, opportunity and social change for all through the transformative power of film, games and television.

BAFTA’s Purpose: Enrich the cultural landscape. Level the playing field. Be progressive. Inspire and celebrate.

BAFTA’s Mission: We champion practitioners in film, games and television, regardless of background and life experience. We provide community for our members and strive for progressive industry and cultural practices. We recognise exceptional storytelling through our awards.

BAFTA’s Vision: People from all backgrounds will have opportunity to thrive in the screen industries, bringing rich, more diverse stories for us to celebrate.

Diversity Monitoring

Our aim is for our staff to be a diverse mix of talented people who want to come and do their best work. BAFTA is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who want to join BAFTA and do their best work. Our culture at work is inclusive and we celebrate diversity in all its forms. Please take the time to fill out our Diversity Monitoring Survey. All the information you provide will be anonymous and is not considered with your application.

We actively encourage all applicants to share with us how you might perform best throughout our recruitment process, as such should you wish for us to adjust the process in order for you to shine please get in touch:recruitment@bafta.org