Here at NIE it is important for us to have a diverse board that not only reflects the communities we work with and the stories we tell, but one that can also challenge us and add a variety of knowledge, skills, experience, and background to the Company.

Three years ago we introduced a co-opted bursary position to our board, to support leadership development and capacity building within the arts sector, particularly for under-represented groups at board level. This role is a non-elected, non-voting member who is Co-Opted by the Board members to assist in the management and operation of the Committee.  As a Co-opted member, the board bursary recipient does not have to take on the full range of responsibilities of Board members, but would be expected to contribute their professional, specialist skills and experience in a non-executive role.

Following two successful placements we are opening up the opportunity again for applications to this development programme. We are looking for someone who is looking to develop their leadership skills and be willing to contribute their professional, specialist skills and experience in a non-executive role to support in the oversight of our charity.

Role overview

•  – Fixed term (1 year) co-opted role on the board – with potential to extend to two years
•  – Attend and contribute at quarterly board meetings and annual away day
•  – Support the development of NIE’s creative programme and business plan
•  – We hope by the end of the fixed term, the bursary role holder would be in a position to achieve a trustee  role on an arts board and/or a leadership role within an arts organisation.
•  – A £2000 honorarium paid in quarterly instalments

Timescale – the closing date for expressions of interest is Thursday 5th September 2024 with first stage interviews expected to take place online during week commencing 7th October 2024