Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Job Particulars

Post: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Accountable to: DFC Board of Trustees
Responsible for: DFC Leadership Team
Location: Remote, with annual attendance at Sheffield DocFest and occasional travel
elsewhere in the UK and internationally.
Working hours/pattern: Minimum of two days per week, with a
view to moving to a paid permanent position and increasing the time commitment.
Honorarium: £2,500 per annum plus travel and expenses.

Role outline

The DFC’s CEO is the most senior executive position within the organisation. The CEO is
responsible for the overall leadership and development of the organisation and, with the support
and oversight of the Board of Trustees, takes a leading role in the design and delivery of the
DFC’s mission and strategic direction. As the main public face of the DFC, the CEO is
responsible for representing DFC members and the wider UK documentary sector to
government, industry and the media.
The CEO manages the DFC’s Leadership Team (currently comprised of volunteers) and is
ultimately responsible for the day-to-day-management of all aspects of the organisation. The
CEO has an ex officio seat on the DFC Board and is the primary connection between the
Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees. The CEO works closely with the chair of the DFC’s
board to ensure trustees remain active and engaged, and that there is a clear chain and culture
of accountability from the Board of Trustees to the members.
The CEO is also responsible for ensuring that the DFC is compliant with its obligations as a
charitable co-operative. This includes overseeing elections and other democratic procedures
and preparing, with support of the trustees, the Annual Report and Accounts.