The existing Board is seeking to appoint a new Chair and two new Board Members as we further expand its Membership to support the organisation’s governance.

 

We aim to recruit a new Chair and two new Board Members to continue to strengthen and diversify the oversight of the organisation.

In 2023, Festival of Making CIC was selected by Arts Council England as a new National Portfolio Organisation 2023-2028, further solidifying its ability to deliver against Arts Council England’s strategy, Let’s Create.

The Board, led by the Chair, with the organisation’s Directors, is responsible for steering the Community Interest Company towards deeper levels of engagement, a continued focus on artistic quality, development of year-round work, financial resilience, business development and governance; all while maintaining and expanding the existing advocacy role the National Festival of Making plays in place-specific cultural creation in the North of England.

As a Board Member, you’ll be part of a team creating opportunities for tens of thousands of people to take part in high-quality artistic and making experiences that engage the cultural industries with the industrial sector and regional communities.

 

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How you can support us

 

Role of the Chair of the Board

Working closely with our Directors, you will lead our Board, ensuring that it governs the CIC effectively, upholding the organisation’s values, vision and mission. We are seeking an exceptional leader with a passion for the arts and a track record of successfully working with not-for-profit boards. As a critical friend to our Directors, you will provide both support and challenge, bringing strategic vision, leadership acumen, and a commitment to the cultural sector.

 

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Role of Board Member 

We are also looking to recruit up to two new Board Members to continue to strengthen and diversify the leadership and specialisms. We see great value in expanding the number of appointed non-executive Board Members to have oversight of our company development and who have worked in a meaningful strategic role within their sector or area of work. As we look to develop the experience and knowledge base of the Board, we especially encourage candidates with expertise in the following professional practices to apply:

 

• Expertise in Legal, Commercial, and/or Finance and Audit
• Directorship of an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation or Arts Leadership
• Maker Industries and/or Manufacturing
• Working with Young People
• Expertise in Digital Technologies
• Fundraising

 

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Further Details and Application Guidance

We are committed to the Arts Council England, Creative Case for Diversity and recognise the inequalities within the sector. We would welcome applications from those who reflect the diverse nature of the local communities we serve, particularly in Blackburn, Lancashire. NFM is committed to equality for everyone and we encourage you to apply no matter what your age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds and from all sectors.

In this recruitment cycle, we are particularly interested in hearing from those with a lived experience of disability and from candidates from Black, and/or South Asian heritage backgrounds.

These are voluntary positions with travel and expenses to board meetings refundable.

For more information and details on how to apply, download the full Information Pack below.

 

 

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