Trustee - Technology & Digital Transformation Focus

Trustee Opportunity - Technology & Digital Transformation Focus

Help Shape the Future of a Charity Supporting Thousands of Local People

Do you have senior experience in technology, digital transformation, cyber security, data, AI or digital services? Do you want to use that expertise to make a meaningful difference in your local community?

Citizens Advice Solent East (CASE) is seeking a volunteer Trustee with a Technology & Digital Transformation Focus to join our Board and help guide the future of one of the region's most impactful charities. Each year, CASE provides free, confidential and impartial advice to some 25,000 people a year across Portsmouth, Havant and Gosport, helping individuals and families overcome debt, housing, welfare, employment, consumer and relationship issues.  The charity has an annual income of almost £3 million and works with a dedicated team of staff and volunteers to improve lives and strengthen communities. 

The Opportunity

As a Trustee, you will share responsibility for the governance, strategic direction and long-term sustainability of CASE. Working alongside fellow Trustees and the Leadership Team, you will provide strategic oversight and independent challenge to ensure technology, data, digital innovation and organisational change support the charity's mission and future development. 

This is an opportunity to influence how a major local charity uses technology to improve accessibility, efficiency, client outcomes and organisational resilience, while ensuring risks are appropriately managed. 

What You'll Contribute

In this specialist Trustee role, you will help the Board to:

• Shape the charity's technology and digital transformation strategy. 
• Advise on significant technology investments and digital programmes.
• Provide oversight of cyber security, business continuity and organisational resilience. 
• Explore opportunities presented by artificial intelligence, automation and digital innovation. 
• Ensure digital developments remain inclusive and accessible for vulnerable clients 

We're Looking For Someone With

• Senior leadership experience in technology, digital transformation, cyber security, data, information management or related fields. 
• Experience leading or overseeing significant technology-enabled change.
• Strong understanding of technology governance, cyber security, digital risk and business continuity. 
• Sound judgement, strategic thinking and a commitment to the values of CASE. 

Previous trustee experience is welcome but not essential. We are equally interested in people with the right expertise, values and commitment to good governance. 

Time Commitment

The role is expected to require a commitment of at least eight days per year, including Board meetings, Committee meetings, preparation time, trustee development activities and occasional support within your specialist area. Meetings are a mixture of in-person and online sessions. 

Why Join CASE?

This is an opportunity to:

• Use your professional expertise to create lasting social impact.
• Help shape the digital future of a respected £3 million charity.
• Work alongside an experienced and collaborative Board.
• Support services that make a tangible difference to thousands of local people every year.
• Gain valuable charity governance experience and ongoing trustee development. 

Commitment to Diversity

Citizens Advice Solent East (CASE) is committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in charity governance. 

Use your technology expertise to help transform lives and strengthen communities across Portsmouth, Havant and Gosport. Become a Trustee with Citizens Advice Solent East.

Application process

If you are interested in this role then please send a CV and covering letter to Kim Taylor, kim.taylor@casolenteast.org.uk, Head of People, CASE by Sunday 29 November.  Your covering letter should include:

• The trustee role you are interested in.
• How your skills, knowledge and experience align with the role requirements covering those for both the specialist area and for all trustees
• Your motivation for joining the Board and supporting Citizens Advice Solent East

Kim can also arrange an informal call with the Vice Chair of CASE if you would like to discuss the role in advance of applying.

Our intention is to interview shortlisted candidates in the first two weeks of December.

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.