Chair of Governors London Screen Academy

The Chair of Governors provides strategic leadership to the Governing Body of London Screen Academy , ensuring strong oversight of educational quality, safeguarding and long term sustainability.

The Chair also acts as an ambassador for LSA within the screen and creative industries, supporting advocacy, partnerships and fundraising activity where appropriate.

This is a voluntary leadership role involving four Governing Body meetings per year, regular contact with the Principal and engagement at key academy and Trust events.

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As Chair, you will work in close partnership with the Principal and the CEO of the Trust to:

• Safeguard LSA's vision and values
• Champion high standards in education, safeguarding and student outcomes
• Strengthen LSA's influence within the screen and creative industries
• Support the academy's growth, partnerships and long term financial resilience

Beyond governance, this role is outward facing. You will act as an ambassador for LSA, advocating for inclusive access to the screen industries and supporting communications and fundraising within the creative sector.

This is a strategic, visible leadership role at the intersection of education and industry.

Role Details

Location: Highbury, London

Term: Four Years

Time commitment:

• Four formal Governing Body meetings per year
• Regular meetings with the Principal between cycles
• Attendance at key academy events and showcases
• Occasional engagement with industry partners and fundraising activity

The Chair plays a visible leadership role and is expected to be accessible, well prepared and actively engaged in shaping LSA's next phase of development.

Person Specification

We are seeking a Chair who brings:

• Senior leadership or board level experience
• Strong strategic judgement and the ability to hold others to account constructively
• Credibility and networks within the creative, cultural or related sectors
• A commitment to widening participation and inclusive opportunity
• Confidence representing LSA publicly with industry partners and stakeholders
• Sound financial awareness and an understanding of governance responsibilities

You will be collaborative, values driven and comfortable balancing support and challenge. A background in education is welcome but not essential.

How to apply

Please email your CV and a covering letter outlining:

• your reasons for applying
• why your experience makes you suitable for the role

The covering letter should be no more than 500 words.

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Application deadline: Friday 17 April at 12.00pm