We are looking to supplement the Board with a Chair and Board members to ensure a diversity of skills, knowledge and experience to guide the company’s future direction.
Skills, knowledge and experience
We value very highly the benefits of having different experience and points of view on our Board. As such, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those that are currently under-represented on the Board of CMSL, such as women, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, those from black and minority ethnic communities and people aged under 50.
Director responsibilities
CMSL is a private company and those appointed to the Board will also be a limited company director registered at Companies House for CMSL. The appointments, therefore, have Companies Act responsibilities.
As a holder of public office, a chair must also uphold the seven principles of public life.
Length of appointment
Appointment term is three years with the possibility of reappointment subject to evidence of effective performance and satisfying the skills, knowledge and experience required at the time of reappointment and beyond. Reappointment is not automatic. Any appointment and subsequent reappointment will not extend beyond a maximum of eight years.
Remuneration and expenses
The Chair receives £496 per day (one day is considered to be 7.5 hours). Expenses incurred as a result of carrying out the duties of the appointment, including reasonable travel and subsistence costs will be reimbursed. The appointment is non-pensionable.
Members of the Board receive £419 per day (one day is considered to be 7.5 hours). Expenses incurred as a result of carrying out the duties of the appointment, including reasonable travel and subsistence costs will be reimbursed. The appointment is non-pensionable.
Time commitment
The Chair is expected to devote 3 days per month to the role and members of the Board are expected to devote 2 days per month. By the nature of the role, the time commitment will vary from week to week or month to month. It involves a mix of activities including preparing for and attending Board meetings, committees and working groups, and undertaking other duties and responsibilities such as engaging with stakeholders and occasionally attending events.
