Join Us as Chair of the Board

Baltic Creative Community Interest Company is seeking to appoint a new Chair of the Board. We are keen to ensure we have the vision, capacity and skills to oversee the next phase of our ambitious and inclusive growth plans and continue to support the Creative and Digital sector in the region.

About Baltic Creative CIC

Baltic Creative CIC was established in 2009, with the main ambition to support the growth of Creative & Digital Industries in Liverpool through the development of property. Through a sector led, community ownership model we now manage 120,000 sq ft of space supporting over 80 companies. We have been the catalyst for the regeneration and establishment of the Baltic Triangle area and have become the place for the C&D sector in Liverpool to prosper.

Our Model and Impact

Our CIC status is what makes the business unique. We keep our properties asset-locked. We reinvest all profits into three areas: our properties, our tenants, and the Creative and Digital sector.

In 2020 we changed our Memorandum & Articles, which broadened our concept and remit to include the Liverpool City Region’s six boroughs.

Remuneration and Expenses

We are able to offer remuneration of £4000 per annum to the successful candidate. Other reasonable expenses, including care responsibility costs are also covered.

Board Commitment

We expect board members to attend four board meetings each year and to actively engage in the organisation’s culture and community on an ongoing basis. This may include supporting the management and operational team and advocating for the sector in an inclusive and positive way. The board currently holds meetings on the last Tuesday of February, May, August, and November. Meetings usually last two hours.

What We’re Looking For

Experience and commitment to the creative and digital sector and sector growth in our region should be demonstrable. Please refer to the Job Description and, if relevant, include your experience or skills and any previous or current involvement within the creative and digital sector.

The term of the role is for 3 years with an additional 3 years by agreement with the board.

We will invite shortlisted candidates to meet our CEO, Lynn Haime, in the first instance.

At Baltic Creative, we value diversity and actively foster an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis. We actively encourage applications from disabled candidates and those from global majority backgrounds, as these groups are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

Baltic Creative CIC promotes equity of opportunity and provides reasonable adjustments at every stage of the recruitment process. If you require any support or adaptations, please let us know.

Key Attributes:

  • Provide strategic guidance and governance to the Baltic Creative CIC board.
  • Demonstrate extensive business acumen and strategic thinking gained from leadership or advisory roles in other organisations, including the strategic growth of those organisations under your leadership.
  • Lead the Board, set the agenda, and facilitate effective discussions.
  • Be a good communicator, fostering open dialogue and constructive challenges clearly, concisely, and objectively.
  • Uphold high ethical standards and promote a culture of integrity within the Company.
  • Think critically about the Company & strategic direction and contribute to its long-term success.
  • Consider the best interests of the existing tenant community and wider creative and digital industries sector.
  • Build and maintain strong connections with both private and public sector organisations across the Liverpool City Region.
  • Experience of knowledge of the CIC model and dynamic of not-for-profit governance would be beneficial
  • Champion inclusive leadership. Embed equity, diversity, and inclusion into board governance, strategic decisions, and stakeholder engagement. Ensure all voices are valued and represented.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Attend quarterly Board meetings, agreeing on the agenda and ensuring governance practices.
  • Provide supportive management to the CEO, including annual objective setting in line with strategic business aims, performance feedback and encouragement of professional development to develop and implement Baltic Creative’s straegic practices.
  • Monitor the Company’s performance and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Represent and advocate for Baltic Creative CIC as a key stakeholder in the Liverpool City Region and creative and digital industries.
  • Identify, assess, and manage risks to the business.
  • Assess the skills and expertise needed on the Board and facilitate succession planning for key roles.
  • Provide guidance and support to the CEO and management team, acting as a sounding board and challenging their decisions when necessary.
  • Set the tone for ethical behavior and ensure compliance at all times with the Company values and code of conduct.
  • Be able to commit a reasonable amount of time outside of the quarterly board meetings to effectively perform the role of Chair

To apply:

Are you interested in our work? Do you believe you can make a positive impact on the Creative and Digital sector and our organisation? If so, we’d love to hear from you. Please email a two-page cover letter (referring to the Job Description) and your current CV to info@baltic-creative.com.

The closing date for applications is 5pm, Friday 18th July.