At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide independent challenge and expertise to guide a new immersive entertainment venue.
- Company: Join Elstree Immersive Experience Ltd, a groundbreaking project backed by Hertsmere Borough Council.
- Benefits: Earn a director's allowance of £3,836 plus reimbursement for reasonable expenses.
- Other info: Flexible part-time role with a commitment of 12-15 days per year.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting venture that brings world-class experiences to the heart of British screen production.
- Qualifications: Senior board experience, financial literacy, and a passion for creative industries.
Directors allowance is £3,836, reasonable expenses reimbursed.
Location: Hertfordshire
Contract: Contract
Working Pattern: Part Time
Hours: 12-15 days per year.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 07/07/2026 at 10:00
Reference: 1162
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. 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. This covers attendance at scheduled board meetings (currently monthly), preparation time, and engagement with at least one Board Working Group. Additional time may be required at peak points such as pre-opening, gateway decisions or escalated risk.
Who We Are Looking For
- Senior board, governance or non-executive experience
- Financial literacy, with confidence 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
- 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
Independent Non Executive Director (iNED) for ELSTREE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE LTD in Borehamwood employer: Hertsmere
Elstree Immersive Experience Ltd offers a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative entertainment venue in Borehamwood, backed by public investment and strong governance. As an Independent Non Executive Director, you will engage with a dynamic board, contribute to the strategic direction of a pioneering project, and champion best practices in governance while enjoying a flexible commitment of just 12-15 days per year. This role not only allows for meaningful contributions to the creative industries but also provides a platform for professional growth within a supportive council-owned environment.
