Non-Executive Director (NED)

Application Deadline: 30 April 2025

Department: Leadership

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Jersey

Compensation: £16,125 / year

Description

About Digital Jersey

Digital Jersey is the lead organisation driving the growth of Jersey’s digital industries and championing the use of technology to strengthen and expand our economy.

Our focus is on nurturing a culture of innovation, driving up skills and bringing together the brightest minds to grow Jersey’s digital sector, create jobs, deliver cutting-edge solutions and ensure the island is fit for a digital future by:

Supporting the Growth of Jersey's Digital Ecosystem: we provide resources, training, and support to help digital businesses thrive.
Encouraging Innovation and the Adoption of New Technologies: we foster an environment where new ideas and technologies can flourish.
Promoting Jersey as an Attractive Place for Digital Businesses: we market Jersey as a prime location for digital enterprises, showcasing its advantages to the global business community.
Cultivating a Skilled and Sustainable Digital Workforce: we actively invest in programs and partnerships to develop local talent and attract skilled professionals, driving initiatives that upskill and reskill Jersey's workforce to meet the evolving demands of the digital sector.

Our mission is Accelerating Jersey’s Digital Future to position Jersey at the forefront of the digital economy, ensuring it remains competitive and innovative. We achieve this through initiatives like Impact Jersey, which focuses on leveraging technology for positive societal impacts, and the Digital Jersey Academy, which offers cutting-edge training programmes.

For more information about our initiatives and impact, please visit www.digital.je.

The NED Role

Digital Jersey is seeking up to two dynamic and experienced Non-Executive Directors (NED) to join our board. As a NED, you will play a crucial role in providing strategic oversight and guidance to the organisation, helping to steer us during this pivotal time towards future success.

The successful candidates will be expected to commit to attending quarterly board meetings, a strategy day and various headline Digital Jersey Events with the possibility of additional ad hoc sessions as required. Furthermore, NEDs are required to contribute to the organisation's work by participating in one or more sub-committees (by appointment of the board), which also typically meet on a quarterly basis. This remunerated appointment's total anticipated time commitment is approximately 15 days per annum with additional remuneration for candidates that are appointed by the board to the Impact Jersey Steering Committee and as Chair of a sub-committee.

The board is currently comprised of:

Frank Walker OBE - Chair (will complete tenure by end of June 2026)
Gailina Liew - Senior Independent Director, Chair of Remuneration & Nomination Sub-Committee (will complete tenure by end of June 2025)
Robert Kirkby - Chair of Audit & Risk Sub-Committee, Chair of Impact Jersey Steering Committee
Professor Dame Wendy Hall DBE
Aaron Chatterley (will complete tenure by end of June 2025)
Tom Hacquoil

More details about Digital Jersey's performance and the board's responsibilities can be found in the most recent annual report.

Key Responsibilities

Provide Strategic Advice and Guidance: Assist the CEO and executive team in developing and monitoring Digital Jersey's Strategy.
Ensure Good Governance: Uphold corporate governance principles and best practices, providing effective oversight to the organisation.
Attend Regular Board Meetings: Attend in-person board meetings, which occur four times per annum, along with additional ad hoc meetings, contributing meaningful insights.
Foster Relationships: Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including government, businesses, and educators.
Act as an Ambassador: Promote Digital Jersey's vision and values to a broad audience, enhancing its reputation and influence.
Champion Innovation: Support initiatives like Impact Jersey, promoting technological advancements and innovation.
Assist with Awareness Raising and Partnership Development: Contribute to the promotion of Digital Jersey and the development of strategic partnerships.
Sit on One or More Sub-Committees: Participate in one or more sub-committees as agreed with the rest of the Board of Directors.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Strategic Leadership:

Proven experience in developing and overseeing successful long-term organisational plans, especially in a digital or tech-focused environment.
Ability to anticipate future technology trends and their impact on Jersey.
Strong strategic-thinking skills to help guide the organisation towards achieving its long-term goals.

Governance and Oversight:

In-depth understanding of corporate governance principles and best practices.
Experience in guiding executive teams effectively.

Technology and Innovation Expertise:

Familiarity with emerging technologies which are relevant to Jersey's digital goals.
Ability to support and champion innovative initiatives.

Problem-Solving Skills:

Proven ability to identify and resolve complex issues efficiently.
Experience in applying critical thinking to the development of effective solutions.

People Skills and Relationship Building:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to inspire a shared vision while collaborating effectively.

Desirable Experience:

Experience in the technology industry.
Familiarity with governance in a non-profit environment.
Experience working in a similar organisation.
Knowledge of Jersey's economy, business environment, and regulatory landscape.
Awareness of the unique opportunities and challenges in Jersey's digital sector.

Application

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