Information and Digital Board - Non-Executive Director

at  House of Lords

Positions
1
Band / Grade
Other
Salary
Maximum of £9495 per annum.
Post Type
Executive Search
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Contract Length
The position is offered for three years initially, with the possibility of extension for a further 3 years. The maximum term for a NED is 6 years.
Working Pattern
Part Time
Leave entitlement
Not applicable
Pension
Not applicable
Closing Date
20th October 2024 at 23:55
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We are looking for a Non-Executive Director for Parliament’s bicameral Information and Digital Board. The Information and Digital Board is responsible for shaping the Information and Digital Strategy for Parliament and ensuring that the strategy is delivered. This is an exciting position where you will be providing strategic advice, direction, and support.
As a Non-Executive Director, you will be working at the heart of Parliament. As part of the Information and Digital Board alongside your colleagues you will be providing strategic leadership for information, data, and digital matters in Parliament. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates that are enthusiastic, inspirational and intellectually curious and want to make an impact by supporting the Information and Digital Board with strategies aligned to the organisation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The IDB meets monthly for approximately 1.5–2 hours. The Board prides itself on its inclusive and reflective style and meetings are typically held virtually, with hybrid and face-to-face meetings approximately every quarter. The Board is supported by a secretariat and papers for meetings are circulated 1 week in advance. It is expected that all members will have read the papers before the meeting to allow good time for discussion and to avoid lengthy presentations.
Terms of Appointment
The position is offered for three years initially, with the possibility of extension for a further 3 years. The maximum term for a NED is 6 years.
Remuneration
A fee of £633 per day will be paid, with a maximum of £9495 per annum. The fee is inclusive of attendance at meetings and for all preparatory work for those meetings. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed up to a maximum of £1,500 per year.
The candidate pack provides more details about the role and what we are looking for.

The Board provides strategic leadership for information, data and digital matters in Parliament. The Board has high-level oversight of “business as usual” information, data, and digital delivery across Parliament, wherever it is commissioned or undertaken. This includes the digital investment portfolio and any other digital investment undertaken within Parliament; and of information, data and digital transformation. The Board is responsible for providing strategic advice, direction and support to Parliament’s Chief Information Officer (who is also the Managing Director of the Parliamentary Digital Service), and the Senior Information Risk Owner for each House in the discharge of their responsibilities. The Board also provides oversight of the work to ensure that Parliament’s digital services are secure and resilient in the face of evolving threats.