Trustee Director (Technology Specialist) in Glasgow

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Job Purpose: As a Trustee Director specialising in technology, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and overseeing the ILF's digital and technology strategy. Your expertise will ensure the ILF leverages technology to maximise impact of our learning/recruitment/CRM systems, streamline operations, safeguard data, and drive innovation across all programmes and activities. As a leader with strong networks and influence, you will play a critical role in supporting the charity to achieve its growth agenda.

Key Responsibilities:

• Governance and Strategy
  • Contribute to the overall governance of the ILF, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including those specific to digital and data protection.
  • Participate in developing and reviewing the ILF's vision and strategic plan, with a focus on digital transformation, IT infrastructure, and technology risk management.
  • Attend and actively contribute to board meetings, technology/digital committee meetings, and annual general meetings.
  • Ensure key risks are identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
  • Oversee the financial plans, measurement, and impact reporting of the charity, ensuring timely and effective submissions to the Charity Commission and Companies House.
  • Use influence of networks, resources and opportunities that help with the growth and impact of the charity.
• Technology Leadership
  • Sponsor and input into the development and implementation of the ILF's technology and digital strategy.
  • Ensure technology supports the ILF's mission, operational efficiency, and future growth.
  • Keep abreast of and advise on technology trends, opportunities, and risks relevant to the Charity sector.
  • Provide oversight and advice into the adoption and integration of digital tools, platforms, and systems to maximise service delivery, stakeholder engagement, and internal processes.
  • Support building innovation and efficiency into programme delivery, fundraising, and partnership working through technology.
  • Guide the ILF in maintaining robust cybersecurity measures and compliance with data protection regulations.
  • Input to strategies for engaging with donors, beneficiaries, partners, and other stakeholders through digital channels.
  • Collaborate with fundraising and communications teams to develop and support digital campaigns and platforms.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Extensive experience in senior IT, digital, or technology leadership roles.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful digital or technology strategies.
• Experience in cybersecurity, data protection, and IT operations.
• Understanding of the Charity sector and its unique digital challenges (desirable).
• Previous experience as a Charity trustee or in a board-level role (desirable).

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong commitment to the ILF's mission and values.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Strategic thinking and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Up-to-date knowledge of technology trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Integrity and high ethical standards.
• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to trustee duties.

Time Commitment:

• Attend 4 X board meetings.
• 1 Annual General Meeting per year.
• Available for ad-hoc advice and consultation on general ILF, strategy, risk and safeguarding matters.
• Attendance at key ILF events where possible and applicable.

Remuneration:

This is a voluntary position. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with the ILF's policies.

By joining the ILF Board as a Technology Trustee, you will help drive digital transformation, ensure robust and secure systems, and champion innovation-making a tangible difference to the ILF's impact and the communities it serves.