6 December 2024

The UK Government's Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced that it is looking for a new Chair for S4C. The department, which is responsible for S4C's public appointments, is also advertising for up to five new non-executive members to the channel's board.

For the role of Chairman, it says that it is looking for an outstanding individual with proven and advanced leadership skills and a commitment to public service broadcasting, the development of the Welsh language and ability to foster culture of inclusivity and trust throughout the organisation.

The successful individual will succeed the Acting Chair, Guto Bebb, and the appointment will be for an initial period of four years. It is expected that the new Chair would take up the appointment shortly in 2025 after the appointment process has ended.

For its Non-Executive Members, the Board seeks to ensure that its members, between them, are able to draw on a wide range of expertise and knowledge of particular fields relevant to the work of S4C.

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport makes appointments to the S4C Board. The Welsh Government and UK Government Ministers for Wales are consulted during the key stages of the process.

You can find more information about the Chair's Role as well as how to become a Non-Executive Member here