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WELCOME

Thank you for your interest in becoming a trustee of the AAM Choir and at our most recent the Academy of Ancient Music (AAM). performance of the at the Barbican.

Founded in 1973 by , the In order to achieve this ambition and to strengthen accomplished conductor, musicologist and keyboard the Board, following the retirement of long serving player, the AAM continues today to maintain its trustees who have contributed so much in recent preeminent position as one of the great period years, we seek to appoint up to four new trustees ensembles, thrilling audiences across the world with who bring a blend of experience and expertise, performances of Baroque and Classical music. encompassing but not limited to accounting, music/ arts management, music education and fundraising. The AAM is Associate Ensemble at London’s , Orchestra-in-Residence at the University of We seek new trustees who share our enthusiasm for , and associate orchestra of the Grange our approach to music making; who demonstrate a Festival. We hold an unrivalled catalogue of more willingness to help the organisation develop; who than 300 CDs reaching millions globally with countless have the communication skills to engage with a wide accolades, including Brit, Gramophone, Edison and range of stakeholders; who have networks which will MIDEM awards. help to drive forward our work, and who will welcome the opportunity to bring to the AAM their own ideas With recent appointments of a new CEO and myself and inspiration. as chairman, we are currently developing a new strategy, which will have at its heart ensuring that the In return you will be guaranteed an exciting, next generation of audiences and performers share challenging and rewarding experience within a our passion for our astonishing cultural heritage of progressive and forward-thinking organisation. Baroque and Classical music. Christopher Hogwood and the AAM led the movement to return to the As Chair, I look forward to working closely with you original sound world of the composer in the 1970’s and I am genuinely excited to hear what you can bring and through their many great performances and to the Academy of Ancient Music. recordings brought this music to a wider audience than ever before. If you are interested in joining our Board and would welcome the opportunity to have an informal We see our growing body of education work as being conversation, please contact our advising consultant, key to our future development, and we anticipate Philip Nelson , on 01865 403298 or via email at doing much more - such as our recent “Messiah Who?” [email protected]. Project, where young people from inner London developed a new work based on their responses to Philip Jones Handel’s Messiah, which was then performed with Chairman, Academy of Ancient Music Academy of Ancient Music 4 Appointment of Trustees

ABOUT US

The AAM is behind some of the most exciting music of over 300 CDs features Brit, Gramophone, MIDEM making in the world today. We aim to energise and Edison award-winning recordings. In 2013 we baroque and classical music, and to achieve this we launched our own in-house record label, AAM Records, get back to the style and spirit in which this music was on which we've released five recordings, most recently first performed. some extraordinary works by the little known Venetian composer Dario Castello. The AAM enriches the lives of tens of thousands of people through concerts and education in London, Combining deep scholarship with great musicianship Cambridge and on tour around the UK and worldwide. is vital. We recently announced our first Hogwood Fellow, a role designed to reposition scholarship in We are the Barbican’s Associate Period Ensemble, our music. This was the spirit in which Christopher Orchestra-in-Residence at the , Hogwood founded the Academy. and in 2016 we became associate ensemble at the newly formed Grange Summer Opera Festival in — a leading light in the next generation Hampshire. We’re international in our outlook, too; of specialists — succeeded Hogwood over the past 40 years we’ve played to audiences on as Music Director in September 2006. The orchestra six continents. continues to work with an increasingly diverse roster of guest artists such as , Nicola Benedetti, Our recordings keep the music of the baroque and James Gilchrist, Robert Levin, Carolyn Sampson and classical periods alive for music lovers the world over . with over 16 million listeners a year. Our discography Academy of Ancient Music 6 7 Academy of Ancient Music Appointment of Trustees Appointment of Trustees

GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE

The AAM has a total staff headcount of 10 and a Development Board which supports the trustees in turnover of £1m, with approximately £1m on its fundraising. balance sheet. Its offices are in Cambridge. Main The AAM Council is a small group of advocates and Board The AAM is a registered charity and limited company experts who provide assistance to the CEO and board governed by a Board of up to 12 Trustees, which meets on specific projects and includes several former at regular intervals to support the development of trustees. AAM Development strategy and oversee the work of the orchestra. Council Board The current board is drawn from a range of The AAM is supported by trusts and foundations, and backgrounds. individual donors and supporters and we benefit from CEO

Concerts Marketing Creative & Artistic Finance & & Audience Development Learning Planning Administration Engagement

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ROLE PROFILE Trustee Role Responsibilities supporters, to assist in the fund-raising process; Remuneration: The role of Trustee is not The role of the trustees collectively is to help the Governance • Support the work of the orchestra, especially by accompanied by any financial AAM achieve its mission: revealing the richness of our attending our concerts and other events. remuneration, although expenses baroque and classical heritage to the widest possible • Understand the AAM’s purpose as set out in its for travel may be claimed. audience, ever deepening both their understanding governing document; Financial Management and enjoyment of it. • Realize the mission of the AAM through policy and Location: King’s Parade, Cambridge planning; • Maintain sound financial management of the AAM’s We expect members of the board to be strong • Take legal and financial responsibility to safeguard resources, ensuring expenditure is in line with the Time 4 Board meetings per year, which advocates for our music and to play an active part the assets of the charity and to ensure compliance organisation’s objects and investment activities meet commitment: are held mostly in London, in helping raise the money we need each year to with charitable and statutory requirements; accepted standards and policies; periodically in Cambridge, plus continue our work. • Ensure the sustainability of the AAM; • Ensure that the AAM’s assets are only used to support one Strategy Day per year. Trustees • Oversee what the AAM does and what it needs to or carry out its purposes; may also be appointed to various All existing board members make a financial achieve; • Evaluate risks to the AAM’s assets or reputation; sub-committees of the Board. contribution to the organisation, commensurate with • Understand how the AAM benefits musicians and the • Comply with any restrictions on the spending of Trustees are expected to represent their personal circumstances. The board regularly audiences it serves; funds; AAM at concerts and various reviews its skills; and every trustee is appraised by the • Actively contribute at board meetings and monitor • Monitor and assess the AAM’s results in relation to the events and meetings with key chair every year. the implementation and subsequent outcomes of agreed strategy, budget and implementation plan. stakeholders and funders. decisions.

Responsible to: Board of Trustees Leadership The board regularly reviews its skills; and every trustee is appraised by the chair every year. Trustees also • Appoint and monitor CEO and music director, and contribute to the chair’s appraisal which is conducted support the CEO in the recruitment and retention of by the Vice Chair or Chair of the Nominations senior staff; Committee • Contribute to the development of AAM’s long term strategy; The above list is indicative only and not exhaustive. • Support, encourage and helpfully challenge the staff Trustees will be expected to perform all such team; additional duties as are reasonably commensurate • Advocate for the AAM and introduce contacts and with the role. Academy of Ancient Music 10 11 Academy of Ancient Music Appointment of Trustees Appointment of Trustees

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We seek to identify candidates who bring experience • Multifaceted experience in a professional arena; and in-depth knowledge of at least one of the • Experience of making decisions at board level in a following: complex stakeholder environment; • Good communication skills across all levels; • Accounting; • Excellent planning and organisational ability; • Music/arts management; • Understanding of governance/acceptance of trustee • Education; legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities; • Fundraising. • Genuine passion and interest in the work of the AAM; • A willingness to advocate proactively on behalf of the In addition, candidates should possess: AAM.

• Ability to commit to essential meetings on a regular Trustees will also be expected to evidence a basis and participate in addition email and willingness to commit to out of hours work, a conference call discussions as appropriate; commitment to support the values and aims of the • Strategic vision and excellent judgement; organisation, and a commitment to working within • Creative and innovative approach; the policies of Equal Opportunities. Academy of Ancient Music 12 13 Academy of Ancient Music Appointment of Trustees Appointment of Trustees

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for the position of trustee, please forward Selection Process a copy of your CV, together with a supporting statement and a list of non-executive directorships All candidates will receive feedback within four and trustee posts that you currently hold to working days of the closing date. Shortlisted [email protected]. candidates may be required to undertake an additional assessment prior to the final interview. Please ensure that your submission fully addresses the appointment criteria in the person specification. Queries

You should provide the names, positions, If you have any queries on any aspect of the organisations and contact telephone numbers of appointment process, need additional information two referees. References will only be taken once your or would like to have an informal discussion, please express permission has been granted. contact Philip Nelson on 020 3137 2540 / 0771 953 959 or via email at [email protected]. We would be grateful if you could also let us know if you require any special provision as a result of any disability should you be called for interview.

Finally, please ensure that you have included your mobile and home telephone numbers, as well as dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the indicative timetable:

Closing date: Monday 19 March

Preliminary interviews weeks commencing 26 with Oxford HR: March & 2 April

Final panel interviews: week commencing 16 April

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