An Oldham MP has stepped down from Labour's shadow cabinet as he faces a 'testing' recovery from illness. Jim McMahon, MP for Oldham West and Royton, resigned from the position of shadow environment secretary this morning (September 4).
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Tim Richards, CEO of international cinema chain Vue, will step down from his role as chair of the British Film Institute (BFI) in 2024, when his term will come to a close. The boss of the European cinema giant took on the position, which is appointed by the U.K. government, in February 2021.
At the time, it was announced that the role would comprise a three-year term. The U.K.’s Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) opened applications for a new chair on Monday, requiring two days per month for the unpaid position with a maximum term of four years. The DCMS has specified that the post won’t exceed two terms, or a combined 10 years.
Applications will close Sept. 11, the sifting process will take place on Oct. 2 and interviews are expected to end on Nov.
15. “The BFI’s new 10-year strategy, Screen Culture 2033, sets out a direction for the organization up to its centenary in 2033. The selected board chair will be expected to work alongside the CEO in delivering the vision set out in the Screen Culture 2033, to support the next chapter of British film and the continued success of the screen sectors,” the job description reads.
Responsibilities of the chair position include providing leadership to the BFI and its board and supporting the chief executive to deliver the org’s aims and objectives. In particular the role entails building a strong, effective and supportive working relationship with the chief executive, ensuring they are held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives; liaising with them to maintain an overview of the BFI’s affairs, providing support as necessary; and conducting an annual appraisal and remuneration review for them as chair of the remuneration committee. The role also requires
.An Oldham MP has stepped down from Labour's shadow cabinet as he faces a 'testing' recovery from illness. Jim McMahon, MP for Oldham West and Royton, resigned from the position of shadow environment secretary this morning (September 4).
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The UK’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has opened applications to hire a new chair for the British Film Institute (BFI) as Tim Richards’s tenure in the role is set to end next year.
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