The Royal Albert Hall is one of the world’s most iconic entertainment venues, with an unrivalled history of world-class artists and performances, hosting over 390 events each year including rock, pop and classical music concerts, opera, ballet, circus, sport, award ceremonies, conferences and banquets.
The Hall is a registered charity held in trust for the nation, with its charitable objectives to promote understanding and appreciation of the Arts and Sciences. It is financially self-sufficient: it receives no funding from central or local government. It is a Grade I Listed building and has been in continuous use since it was opened in March 1871.
In common with many charities, the Royal Albert Hall operates a wholly-owned subsidiary trading company, Royal Albert Hall Developments Limited (RAHDL) and the Council of the Royal Albert Hall is looking to appoint a non-Executive to the RAHDL Board. This is an exciting opportunity to work at an iconic organisation known as ‘the world’s favourite stage’.
RAHDL acts to produce and co-promote events at the Hall – these cover a wide range of genres, from fully-staged performances of Swan Lake and La Bohème, to films such as Gladiator and The Godfather, with full orchestra. RAHDL has a range of other responsibilities, including catering, merchandising, retail, sponsorship, hospitality, other show-related services and the exploitation of the Hall’s intellectual property.
The successful applicant will have extensive Board-level experience, preferably in the areas of finance, audit and risk. Commercial experience in the arts world would also be helpful. The role is unremunerated – none of the Hall’s Council or Committee Members are salaried – but reasonable expenses will be paid.
Time commitment:
RAHDL currently sits 5 times per year – the new Member will also be invited to attend the Hall’s Finance and Business Development meetings, as an observer. These meetings are held immediately before the RAHDL Board. This appointment is for a three year term.
Specific Requirements:
• Board-level experience or equivalent in a similarly complex organisation.
• Significant experience in the areas of finance, audit, risk or broader commercial experience in the arts.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication skills.
General Requirements:
• Skilled board member who is able to provide both support and challenge in a balanced and constructive way.
• A strong commitment to the performing arts.
• A sound knowledge of corporate governance issues with a strong commitment to the principles that lie at the heart of the Hall’s charitable status.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to engender respect from others and work effectively as part of a team.
• Accustomed to a high level of accountability and comfortable operating in a complex environment.
• The ability to bring independent judgement to debates and influence thinking.
To apply:
Please click on ‘Apply Now’ below and then send your CV and a covering letter outlining the qualities you believe are suitable for this appointment to rahdl@royalalberthall.com.
The closing date for all applications is 9am on Monday 23 March 2015.