Agenda item

Report of the Principal of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Governors considered a report of the Principal of the Guildhall School and the following points were made.

The Principal said it was important to hear comments regarding the Strategic Plan.

·         The Chairman said he was pleased to see that discussion has been held with the Aedas Arts Team regarding a re-design of the Silk Street entrance.

·         In response to a question asking about development and promotion of the School, the Principal noted that it was the intention, within the next six months, to appoint an Interim Director of Advancement.  This position would be offered at Vice Principal level to attract the right candidate. The role would include marketing, communications, development, public relations and promoting the School on the international stage.  Money has been allocated within the budget for the post.

·         A Governor noted that, whilst it was important to make the remuneration of the role as competitive as possible, the relative inflexibility of the City of London Corporation pay structure was a potential issue.

·      The Chairman thanked Tom Steer for his contribution as Students’ Union President.  A welcome was extended to Felicity Chilton as Tom’s successor.