SMN NEWS: Board Director/Digital Trustee Opportunity Available!
Board Director/Trustee Opportunity
We are currently looking for a person with experience in developing an integrated digital strategy for an organisation to become a co-opted member of the Board of Trustees and Directors of the Scottish Mentoring Network.
Role specification for a digital trustee
- Provide thought leadership on the role of digitalisation for building and implementing the Scottish Mentoring Network vision
- Highlight the opportunities and risks of digital in terms of our strategic aims and objectives
- Translate the risks and opportunities of digital for other trustees to enable the board as a whole to engage in an informed way
- Take the lead in evaluating proposals for digital projects for the board (when applicable)
- Champion the use of data in board discussions and in driving the delivery and improvement of our operations
- Draw on your networks to support our work.
- Help ensure that the executive/operations teams have the digital capabilities that they need to implement the strategy.
Person specification
We are looking for someone who has:
- A successful track record in digital or information technology.
- Experience of working at a senior management/leadership level.
- Experience of current agile project management practices, open source, cloud platforms and digital services.
- Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to take collective responsibility for the governance of our charity.
- Ability to work at a strategic and visionary level whilst understanding the detail and complexities of delivery and the influencing skills needed to align staff and stakeholders with our plans.
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to analyse risks and opportunities and take a balanced approach to both.
- Extensive networks and a willingness to draw on contacts as appropriate.
Time Commitment
Board meets at least 4 times per year. Meetings are typically during the day - alternating between face-to-face and online. Board responsibilities include committing additional hours for reading papers prior to meetings.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We know that having different voices on our Board, shaping our vision and supporting our purpose will make us stronger and fit for purpose for the future. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Benefits of being a Trustee/Director
There are countless benefits of becoming a trustee/director including:
- Contributing to a worthwhile cause you are passionate about
- Giving back in services to your local/ or wider community
- Learning new skills
- A personal development opportunity
- Management experience
- Building networks
- Developing relationships
If you think you are the right person, then please send an outline CV with a covering statement indicating why you are interesting in becoming a Trustee/Director to:alastair@scottishmentoringnetwork.co.uk Closing date is 31st January 2023.
If you would like an informal conversation with the Chair of the Board in advance of submitting a CV, then please email alastair@scottishmentoringnetwork.co.uk