Board Directors

CinemaAttic is looking for new Directors to help shape the future of our organisation! This is an exciting and unique opportunity to help shape the future of CinemaAttic Productions CIC, supporting our work to bring distinctive Spanish, Latin American and international cinema to audiences across Scotland and beyond.

We are seeking new voluntary Board Directors who can contribute their skills, knowledge and perspectives to strengthen our organisation as we develop our programme, partnerships, audience reach and long-term sustainability.

As a Director, you will play an important role in guiding CinemaAttic’s strategic direction, supporting the core team and ensuring that our work remains true to our mission, values and community purpose.

We welcome applications from people with a range of professional backgrounds and experiences. Previous board experience is welcome but not essential.

Term: Permanent (start as soon as possible)

Time Commitment: Four board meetings per year, currently held remotely, with occasional additional involvement in strategic discussions, events or working groups

Key Responsibilities

We are particularly keen to hear from people with experience or specialist knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

• Finance, accounting and financial management
• Fundraising, income generation and funding strategy
• Law, legal matters and governance
• HR and people management
• Marketing, communications, PR and branding
• Environmental sustainability
• Safeguarding and equality, diversity and inclusion
• Digital development, technology or data management
• Film exhibition, cultural programming, audience development or education
• Community engagement and partnership development

Key Duties and Responsibilities include:

As a director, you will work collaboratively with fellow Board members to support CinemaAttic’s development and long-term sustainability. Your responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to the development and review of CinemaAttic’s mission, objectives, strategy and future plans
• Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation;
• Oversee CinemaAttic’s financial plans and budgets;
• Monitor and evaluate CinemaAttic’s financial performance, and support the organisation’s long-term financial sustainability
• Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation;
• Attend Board meetings (4 meetings a year on average) and contribute to Board discussion and decision making;

Experience and Skills Required

• Genuine interest and passion for the arts, independent cinema and cultural organisations
• Connections with the communities we serve, or a passion for independent, Iberian, Latin American and international cinema
• Willingness and ability to understand and fulfil their legal duties as company directors, acting in the best interests of CinemaAttic Productions;
• Ability to think creatively and contribute their skills and perspective
• Ability to exercise good and independent judgement, and work collaboratively as part of a Board
• Commitment to CinemaAttic’s values and interest in supporting an independent cultural organisation at an important stage of its development
• Previous Board experience is welcomed but not essential

The role is voluntary, with reasonable out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed where possible.

Board meetings take place periodically throughout the year, with occasional additional involvement in events, strategic discussions or working groups.