Hertsmere Borough Council
Independent Non Executive Director (iNED) for ELSTREE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE LTD
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Independent Non Executive Director (iNED) for ELSTREE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE LTD
Board Appointment | Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
Term: Three years, renewable once (maximum six years) Time commitment: Approximately 12 to 15 days per year Remuneration: Directors allowance is £3,836, reasonable expenses reimbursed.
About EIE
Elstree Immersive Experience Ltd is a new immersive entertainment venue in Borehamwood, backed by Hertsmere Borough Council. The venue opens in late 2026 and will bring world-class immersive experiences, live performance, and interactive storytelling to the home of British screen production.
EIE is a council-owned special purpose vehicle. Public investment, strong governance, and commercial delivery sit at the heart of how we operate.
The Role
The Board is seeking an Independent Non-Executive Director to provide independent challenge, scrutiny, and sector expertise as the company moves through fit-out, opening, and its first years of operation.
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You will report to the Chair of the EIE Board and be accountable to the Board collectively, and to the shareholder (Hertsmere Borough Council) through the Board’s reporting arrangements.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide constructive challenge to executive and council-appointed directors on strategy, performance, risk, and governance
- Independently scrutinise management accounts, cashflow forecasts, and the Risk Register
- Participate actively in at least one Board Working Group, with a preference for Finance or Sites
- Provide independent input on conflict of interest matters where appropriate
- Champion good governance practice across the Board
- Act as a critical friend to the Managing Director outside formal board meetings where useful
Time Commitment Approximately 12 to 15 days per year (including scheduled board meetings, preparation time, and engagement with a Working Group). Additional time may be required during peak phases such as pre-opening, gateway decisions, or escalated risk.
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Who We Are Looking For
Essential:
- Senior board, governance, or non-executive experience
- Financial literacy, with confidence in scrutinising management accounts and cashflow
- Understanding of risk management and audit
- Independence from Hertsmere Borough Council, EIE delivery partners, and suppliers
- Commitment to the Nolan Principles of public life
Desirable:
- Experience in creative industries, visitor attractions, leisure, or entertainment
- Experience of council-owned companies, SPVs, or publicly funded ventures
- Experience of organisations in start-up or pre-opening phase
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