Ofcom is seeking to appoint a new Chair to Channel Four Television Corporation to replace the current chair, whose term of office ends on 10 April 2025. The appointment will be made by Ofcom, subject to approval by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The Chair has responsibility for leading the Board which provides strategic direction and ensures that Channel 4’s statutory requirements and public service remit is fulfilled. The Chair also plays a key role in maintaining effective and collaborative relationships with various stakeholders, including with Government.

The Chair will be an individual who has proven commercial success, together with a strong interest in and understanding of the media and of public service broadcasting. A recognition of the challenges of sustainability, and the skills to promote and sustain the diversity that is central to Channel 4’s remit, is also required. Candidates are likely to have achieved success in leading a major organisation delivering sustainable commercial results, with experience at board level, ideally as a chair. A track record of building effective and collaborative relationships with industry, government and regulators will be important. Personal characteristics required include strong leadership, strategic thinking and vision, excellent interpersonal and communications skills and a high level of personal integrity.

Diversity in TV and the media is a top priority for Ofcom and Channel 4. Channel 4’s vision is to build on its heritage as a trailblazer in diversity, with an emphasis on achieving greater inclusion; to be a beacon to the UK industry of what an inclusive, diverse and creative culture can look like. We know diverse teams allow for a more creative and productive environment and therefore encourage applications from qualified candidates irrespective of ethnicity, age, disability or long-term conditions, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, working patterns or religious beliefs.

The closing date for applications is 23:55 on 27th April 2025.

Ofcom has retained Russell Reynolds Associates to advise on this appointment. For further information about the position and how to apply, please visit: www.rraresponses.com