Non-Executive Director Technology and Digital Lead

You will serve on the Board, providing independent strategic advice, oversight and constructive challenge. You will advise on digital transformation and AI adoption, assess performance and risk, support governance, mentor directors, participate in committees and attend meetings at sites across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on digital modernisation and future direction
• Provide independent challenge on major technology issues
• Advise on digital transformation and AI adoption
• Contribute to Board strategy, direction and collective decision-making
• Provide oversight of executive and business performance
• Support governance, accountability and risk management
• Provide independent counsel to the Director
• Participate in Board committees and sub-committees
• Mentor and coach directors
• Attend Board meetings and the annual offsite in person
• Complete mandatory training and maintain relevant knowledge

Requirements

• Recent and extensive board- and executive-level experience in a large, complex organisation
• Leadership experience in a leading-edge technological environment
• Experience delivering significant transformation and large-scale change
• Track record in digital or technological improvement, innovation and research and development
• Experience supporting, mentoring and coaching directors
• Experience delivering equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives and culture change
• Developed Vetting clearance or ability to obtain it
• British citizenship
• No conflicts of interest

Benefits

• Reasonable travel and subsistence allowance