Policy & Corporate Governance Manager (maternity cover) Thank you for your interest in the above position at DACS.

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1 12 September 2013 Dear Applicant, Policy & Corporate Governance Manager (maternity cover) Thank you for your interest in the above position at DACS. We are delighted to enclose a DACS job application pack. This contains: Job description Person specification Application form Introduction to DACS Employee benefits Equality and Diversity monitoring form You can also visit our website, for further information about DACS. Please read all this information carefully before completing the application form. We are happy to accept applications in large print and audio tape formats, but please note that CVs cannot be accepted. The deadline for completed application forms is 5pm, Monday 23 rd September Please note that we cannot consider applications which are received after the deadline. We are happy to receive completed applications submitted by or fax by the deadline, provided a print copy is also sent by post. We will be inviting shortlisted applicants to attend interview on Friday 27 th September. We will contact you and let you know if you have been shortlisted for interview. Regrettably, we are unable to write to those applicants who are unsuccessful, so if you have not heard from us within four weeks following the closing date, this means we will not be inviting you to attend an interview. In the meantime, if you would like us to acknowledge receipt of your application, please enclose a pre-paid postcard. We look forward to receiving your application. Yours faithfully, DACS Encs.

2 JOB DESCRIPTION DIRECTORATE: External Relations This department is responsible for representing members and stakeholders interests to sister societies and other partner organisations, politicians and policy makers; for monitoring and responding to legislative proposals in national and international contexts by lobbying on behalf of members. A key role is to develop relationships with new and emerging artists and to promote DACS profile with a wider constituency of artists. The department also has a responsibility for acting a secretariat to the Board and its committees. JOB TITLE: Policy & Corporate Governance Manager REPORTS TO: Director of Communications LINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: None SALARY GRADE: 3. Manager KEY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: To support the policy and external affairs function and provide back up for the Communications Director. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. To support the work of the directorate in ensuring that the Board and its Committees are properly constituted, operated and supported, according to DACS Articles of Association and regulatory framework. 2. To support the Board and Directors in delivering the highest standards of corporate governance, including: The coordination of the Board and Committees Preparation and distribution of minutes and actions of meetings 3. To support the implementation of outcomes of DACS governance review. 4. To ensure internal and external reporting requirements are met in order for DACS to comply with the Code of Conduct. 5. Remain up to date and informed about legal and political changes impacting on DACS core business and stakeholders. 6. Assist in the preparation of DACS submissions to UK and EU public consultations. Participate in the Government Submissions & Lobbying group

3 7. Scan horizon noting consultation opportunities, providing digest of subject matter and recommendations of whether/or how to respond. 8. Provide support to DACS Company Secretary as required. 9. Support a culture of cross-organisational working so as to maximise operational benefits and ensure knowledge is shared. Contribute to the overall objectives of DACS. 10. Demonstrate a commitment to the ethos and values of DACS and act as an ambassador for DACS in the art-world and related industries. 11. Demonstrate an understanding of, and a commitment to, equal opportunities and diversity. 12. Work with Managers to ensure that the DACS culture and ethos is kept fresh and alive and contribute to the operations and other business meetings as required by the Directorate. 13. Any other duties that are commensurate with the role. This job description will be periodically reviewed to take account of changing demands of the role.

4 Person Specification Essential: 1. Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, with a meticulous eye for detail. 2. Excellent command of the English language and ability to write in a clear, accurate and convincing way for a range of audiences. 3. Confident dealing with Board and senior management. 4. Legal training with knowledge of IP law. 5. Understanding of current policy initiatives in the area of copyright. 6. Good research and analysis skills. 7. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team. 8. Ability to prioritise tasks and to juggle conflicting demands within a busy working environment as well as being able to multi-task. 9. Proactive, innovative and resourceful can do approach that recognises parameters of working within a not-for-profit organisation. 10. Ability to use discretion and diplomacy, and to demonstrate sensitivity when handling confidential information. Desirable: 11. Knowledge of Company Law. 12. Experience of working with external stakeholders e.g. policy officials, civil servants, and trade body representatives. 13. Public speaking experience. DACS is a growing organisation. This job description will be periodically reviewed to take account of changing demands

5 Application for Employment Please complete in type or black ink Application for the post of Our reference (please leave blank) Where did you see the position advertised? 1. Personal details This information will be used to contact you should you be called to interview. The information given on this page is not used for shortlisting. Title Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms (please circle) First name Surname Address Tel. May we call you on this number (with discretion)? Y/ N 2. Access Requirements DACS is an equal opportunities employer. Please advise us of any access requirements. You may have so that we can to ensure that our interview process is fully accessible.

6 3. Education and Training Please list your qualifications at secondary and tertiary level and above. If you do not have UK qualifications, an equivalent recognised qualification is acceptable. School/ College attended Dates of Attendance (from/to) Qualifications Obtained Please list any relevant professional training and/or qualifications that you have received. Qualification/ Training Awarding body/ Training establishment Date Obtained

7 4. Employment History Please give details of your employment history, beginning with your current (or most recent) employer. Please state whether the position(s) you have held were full or part time, and please account for any breaks in your employment history. If there is insufficient space, please continue on a separate sheet. Position(s) held/ name & address of Employer(s) Dates (from/to) Brief description of duties Salary: Period of notice required: Salary: Reason for leaving: Salary: Reason for leaving:

8 5. Personal Statement Starting below, and continuing on as many additional sheets as necessary, please state how your experience makes you a suitable candidate for the post, referring to each point of the person specification in turn. This part of the form is used for short listing, so you should give as much information as possible to enable us to assess your application fairly.

9 6. Referees Please give the names and addresses of two people who can provide a professional assessment of your suitability for the position. Neither referee should be related to you. One referee should be your current (or most recent) employer. We will ask you for permission before we contact your referees. Name and Position 1. Address and contact details Your relationship to referee Availability for interview The closing date for applications is stated in the covering letter. Please indicate any dates when you are NOT likely to be available to attend an interview within 4 weeks of the closing date. 8. Declaration I DECLARE that to the best of my knowledge and belief the information given in this application, (including any attachments) is true and correct. I consent to DACS taking steps to verify any information if I am called to interview. I understand that any false statement may be grounds for dismissal if I am appointed. Signed Date Completed applications should be marked Private & Confidential and returned by the closing date to: recruitment@dacs.org.uk or Recruitment DACS 33 Great Sutton Street London EC1V 0DX Please be aware we can only accept signed and dated application forms.

10 An introduction to DACS Established by artists for artists, DACS (Design and Artists Copyright Society) is a not-for-profit visual arts rights management organisation. W e were established over 28 years ago and among our founding artists were Eduardo Paolozzi, Susan Hiller and Elaine Kowalsky. We exist to ensure that artists rights are respected and that these rights are recognised both financially and morally. We offer four services to artists and their estates copyright licensing, image bank, Artist s Resale Right and Payback in addition to lobbying, advocacy and legal advice for visual artists. Today we represent nearly 80,000 artists worldwide and in 2011, we distributed 8 million in royalties to artists and their beneficiaries. Recent changes at DACS In January 2013 DACS launched a newly re-structured organisation designed to improve the way we deliver services to artists and artists estates, putting artists services and innovative business development at the heart of DACS. The new structure creates three new departments: External Relations, Operations and Services and Development. 1. Services and Development The Artists Services team has been set up to provide a dedicated service for artists and artists estates, responding to enquiries relating to Artist s Resale Right, Copyright Licensing and Payback. The Business and Licensing team will continue to focus on delivering the best possible service to customers seeking to license a member s work. In 2013 we will be focussing on developing a suite of new services and licences for our customers, including DACS Images, a bespoke contemporary art image bank. The Legal team supports both Artists Services and Business & Licensing by providing advice to members on copyright related matters including licensing and enforcement. 2. External Relations DACS external relations team will reach out to artists through our online platforms, delivering copyright education and information about our services. We will continue to lobby at UK and European level for legislation supporting and enhancing the rights of artists. 3. Operations DACS newly-formed operations team will focus on achieving the highest levels of efficiency, ensuring that artists, artists estates and customers get the possible service from DACS. The post currently advertised sits within our External Relations department.

11 DACS employee benefits DACS is committed to following best practice in respect of our responsibilities as an employer. Although DACS is a not-for-profit membership organisation with limited resources, we take pride in our innovative approach to employee benefits and consult employees wherever possible about their preferences. The following information is provided in respect of full time equivalent employees. Pro-rata entitlements apply for part-time employees. Working hours Full-time posts have a weekly contractual requirement of 35 hours (not including lunch hours). DACS operates a Flexible Working Policy. All employees are required to work during the core hours of 10.00am 4.00pm including one (unpaid) hour for lunch. The remaining hours can be worked flexibly around the core hours, subject to policy guidelines. Paid holidays 28 days per year (including statutory holidays), this is pro-rated for part-time roles. This increases to 33 days per year (including statutory holidays), pro-rated for part-time roles, after three years continuous service. In addition, DACS currently closes the office for 3 days between Christmas and New Year. Development & training DACS is committed to providing training to assist staff so that they can develop personally and professionally. Staff development is one of DACS key operational priorities. Pension scheme DACS operates a Group Personal Pension Scheme, which all employees are eligible to join after three months service. Provided the employee contributes at least 5% of their salary, DACS will match the employee s contribution to the scheme. The contribution made by DACS increases to 7.5% after two years membership of the scheme. Group life assurance Currently we operate a Group Life Assurance scheme, otherwise known as a death in service benefit. If an employee dies while employed by DACS, the Trustees of the DACS Group Life Assurance Scheme receive a sum of three times the employee s annual salary. Employees indicate via a nomination form how they would like the Trustees to distribute this sum. This benefit is available to all staff when they join DACS. Season ticket loan Where an employee uses public transport to travel to work, DACS operates a season ticket loan scheme. DACS will pay for the cost of a periodic (e.g. quarterly or annual) season ticket, repayable in instalments by the employee without interest. Repayments are made by automatic deduction from salary, and the full loan must be repaid before the expiry date of the season ticket. This benefit is available upon successful completion of the probationary period. Childcare voucher scheme DACS operates a salary sacrifice scheme to purchase child vouchers for nursery care, which provides a tax free benefit to those participating in the scheme. Stress management We are committed to helping our employees to recognise and reduce stress. We currently offer all employees a professional massage which takes place in the office once a month and provide fresh fruit on a weekly basis.

12 Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form This form will be removed from the information given to the recruitment short listing and interview panel. It will be used for statistical purposes only within DACS. It is your choice whether you chose to fill this form in. Age: What is your ethnic group? Choose ONE section from A to E, then the appropriate box to indicate your ethnic group. A White Any White background B Mixed White and Black Caribbean White and Black African White and Asian Any other Mixed background (please write in) C Asian or Asian British Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi Any other Asian background (please write in) D Black or Black British Caribbean African Any other Black background (please write in) E Chinese or other ethnic group Chinese Any other (please write in)