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Sianel Pedwar Cymru (S4C) Member, Department for Culture, Media and Sport - Public Appointments

  •  Wales
  •  Under £10K
  •  Part time
  •  Closes January 10, 2025
  •  Victoria Watts
  •  victoria.watts@dcms.gov.uk
  • #Digital media

Description

Job Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is seeking outstanding people with a passion for the development of the Welsh language and public service broadcasting and media to join the board of S4C.

Job Description

The S4C Board consists of the Chair and up to eight other non-executive members, each appointed by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. Members bring varying skills and experience to the Board, though they are all expected to ensure that S4C fulfils its public service remit and that public and licence fee funds allocated to S4C are properly utilised.

Board Members will also be required to ensure that S4C's public services are provided in accordance both with S4C's statutory remit and the provisions of the current Partnership Agreement agreed between S4C and the BBC.

Board Members are expected to:

  • Function collectively as the Unitary Board of S4C and provide support and advice, and also ensure appropriate challenge to and accountability of the Chief Executive and their executive team.
  • Support the Chair, in liaison with the Chief Executive, in overseeing the relationship with DCMS, the BBC, Ofcom and other stakeholders including the Welsh Government and the independent production sector.
  • Undertake public engagement duties as necessary on behalf of S4C including public meetings and functions across Wales.
  • Attend Board meetings and any special meetings/awaydays, and attending sub-committees of the Board as necessary.

The Board seeks to ensure that its members, between them, are able to draw on a wide range of expertise and knowledge of particular fields relevant to the work of S4C. These include, but are not restricted to:

  • Broadcasting, digital media and the wider creative industries
  • The Welsh language
  • Communications and marketing
  • Business and commerce
  • Finance, audit and assurance

Remuneration: £9650 per annum

Time Commitment: 1 day per week

Length of term: 4 years

Job Requirements

Essential Criteria:

  • An understanding of, and commitment to, S4C's objectives;
  • Strong understanding of the key challenges and opportunities facing S4C and public service broadcasting in the UK, and the broader media sector and creative industries as a whole;
  • The ability to work at board level in a non-executive capacity, and an understanding of the role of a Unitary Board and its relationship with its funding bodies;
  • The ability to contribute effectively to future strategy development, including the unique partnership with the BBC and strategic financial management;
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to represent S4C with confidence to a wide range of stakeholder groups.
  • Private, public or third sector experience at a senior level.
  • a commitment to equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion.

The Board conducts most of its business in Welsh and the successful candidates will therefore be expected to demonstrate Welsh language proficiency.

Job Responsibilities

Broadcasting Role: The Board is responsible for the provision of S4C's Welsh language television, and digital and online services.

Strategic and Oversight Role: As an independent body S4C is able to set its own strategy and objectives in order to deliver its statutory function.

Management Role: The Board has delegated the delivery of S4C's public services and other activities, within a framework set by the Board, to the Chief Executive. However, the Board does have specific management tasks.

Regulatory Responsibilities: Pending the implementation of new legislative provisions with respect to the regulation of S4C's 'on-demand' services, the Board continues to exercise a limited number of regulatory responsibilities that relate to S4C's online services that are outside the current provisions of the Ofcom Broadcasting Code.

Public Role: the Chair and Board have a responsibility to be accessible and accountable to the S4C staff members, the public and other stakeholders.

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How to Apply

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Once you are logged into your account, click on 'apply for this role' and follow the on-screen instructions. To apply, all candidates are required to provide:

a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
a supporting statement
equality information
information relating to any outside interests or reputational issues
We will ask you to check and confirm your personal details to ensure your application is accurate.

You will also have the opportunity to make a reasonable adjustment request or apply under the disability confident scheme before you submit your application.

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