Trustee RecruitmentCity Eye is a registered charity, governed by a board of volunteer Trustees. Trustees are individuals passionate about supporting the work of City Eye and are ultimately responsible for ensuring that the charity does what it was set up to do – that City Eye achieves its charitable objectives.
We are currently looking to expand and diversify our Board of Trustees and would love to hear from anyone who might be interested in joining us. We are also looking for an experienced Chair to lead the Trustees and the organisation into the next stage of its development. Details of the role of Chair can be found here. This is an exciting opportunity to support City Eye and to help ensure an ambitious, thriving and resilient organisation greets the future. |
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Who we are
We are an independent charity that inspires and supports individuals and communities to experience and be changed by film
This is an exciting time to join our board. City Eye is a small but resilient organisation, based at Studio 144 at the heart of Southampton’s cultural quarter. We are at a transformational time in our existence, looking to grow capacity and activity. Currently we are supported by five trustees - non-executive Directors of City Eye Ltd. It is critical that we grow this group to ensure resilience and robust governance moving forward.
Inspire
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For over thirty five years City Eye has championed and encouraged those working, playing and experimenting with film in Southampton and its surrounding region. We offer professional development, support, training, screening events and networking opportunities to people working in the industry and those that aspire to. We recognise the difficulties and discrimination individuals and communities can face. City Eye strives to actively challenge these through our work and our approach. This is our past and our future.
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Collaborate |
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We believe film experiences should be enjoyed by everyone and we enable this through a year-round programme of open access events. We work on specific projects with individuals, schools, arts organisations, youth services, health providers, community groups and charities. We support people to achieve their filmmaking and digital goals whatever they may be. We are committed to ensuring that anyone can access our activities and facilities without barriers or discrimination.
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Create
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We are documentary makers, story tellers, animators, artists. We work with individuals, organisations and communities to explore ideas and experiences, and we share these through film and digital technology. We make films to meet the needs of the people we are working with; responding to specific briefs or more fluidly developing an approach in collaboration with our clients. We engage with some groups in an immersive way; facilitating the creation of moving image that resonates with the community to which it belongs.
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Celebrate |
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At City Eye, we love film. We are dedicated to the promotion and development of film and digital culture in the region. We run a programme of film events throughout the year and we present an annual festival which is packed full of screenings, talks, workshops and competitions. We also celebrate, through all our work, the transformational process of filmmaking; the learning and development of the individuals we work with, their participation and personal achievement.
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Who We Are Looking For - Trustee
You do not need to have experience of volunteering on a board previously. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about the work that we do, who can support our mission and values and who are passionate about City Eye’s future growth and success. To build on specific skills already represented in our board membership, we are keen to hear from people who can bring expertise in the following areas: legal, financial, and film industry.
Main responsibilities:
In addition to the above, the Charity Commission provides further guidance on the legal expectations of a charity Trustee. Charity trustee: what’s involved (CC3a) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Main responsibilities:
- To be supportive and thoughtfully challenging, always ensuring that our vision and mission are served in decisions.
- To be willing to offer their wisdom and skills – both professional and from lived experience – to further City Eye’s growth and development.
- To advocate for City Eye locally and nationally, celebrating successes and sharing our story.
- To offer time and energy to understand the charity in order to have informed collective conversations at meetings.
In addition to the above, the Charity Commission provides further guidance on the legal expectations of a charity Trustee. Charity trustee: what’s involved (CC3a) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
The Commitment
Trustees meet on average six times per year, depending on situation and need. The meetings last approximately two hours and take place in Southampton city centre or online. There will be paperwork to read prior to each meeting. Attendance at these meetings and the AGM is expected. There are ongoing working groups amongst board members and input into a working group as appropriate is welcomed. Trustees will represent the organisation at some external events as appropriate and at many of City Eye events, particularly during Southampton Film Week (annually in November). Please note this is an unpaid role - expenses will be reimbursed.
Contact
Please email admin@city-eye.co.uk to apply with a CV and covering letter, or to arrange an informal initial conversation.
