Volunteer Trustee Lead for Digital and IT

What will you be doing?

As a Trustee with a focus on Digital and IT, you will play a critical role in guiding and supporting the digital transformation and technological development of the organisation. Your expertise will help the charity leverage digital tools and strategies to enhance operational efficiency, improve stakeholder engagement, and increase our overall impact.  Key Responsibilities  1.Strategic Leadership

Provide strategic guidance on digital and IT matters, ensuring alignment with the Home-Start Essex mission and goals. Play a leading role with the Board and Senior Managers to develop and implement a comprehensive digital strategy so that we can continue to innovate and move forward. Champion the use of Digital integration across channels such as fundraising, marketing and operations.

2.Digital Transformation

Support initiatives to modernize the charity's digital infrastructure, including websites, databases, and communication platforms. Support the development of digital awareness and literacy among all staff, so that they are able to fully engage in identifying digital opportunities and risks. Help identify and implement digital tools and technologies to streamline operations. Explore opportunities to improve reporting functions through client relationship management systems and accounting software.

3. Cybersecurity and Data Protection

Oversee the implementation of robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. Support a review Home-Start Essex Insurance to ensure it provides appropriate cover for cybersecurity.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

Advise on digital communication channels to improve engagement with beneficiaries, donors, volunteers, and other stakeholders. Provide advice on social media and other digital platforms to raise awareness and support for the charity's activities alongside assisting us with Capacity Building, Performance Monitoring & Evaluation and Partnership and Collaboration.

What are we looking for?

Requirements of the role:   Alongside proven experience of working in a Digital and IT environment:

Commitment to Home-Start Essex.  Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.   Strategic vision.  Good, independent judgement.  Ability to think creatively.   Willingness to listen and to speak their mind   Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship   Ability to work effectively as a member of a team   Abiding by Nolan's seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership  

What difference will you make?

Home-Start Essex is part of a nationally federated organisation Home-Start UK (HSUK) with 50 years of experience of supporting families with young children struggling to cope with the many challenges they face. We recruit and train volunteers to support families, by offering emotional and practical support, in their own homes, over the phone and in groups to build the confidence, skills and strength of parents to nurture their children. This friendly supportive model is a simple yet effective way of enabling families to get back on track. Home-Start Essex is a registered charity operated as a company limited by guarantee. The Board of Directors of the company are also Trustees of the charity. You do not need to have experience of charity work or have been a Trustee before, as there is a comprehensive induction to the role. Becoming a Trustee is a fantastic way to give something back to a cause you care about, and to put your professional skills and experience to good use, in ensuring that our charity continues to thrive and develop, to meet the needs of local families, maintain good governance and ensure we remain sustainable and viable. You will join a friendly and welcoming group of fellow Trustees, who are committed along with all staff and volunteers, to furthering the development of the charity. We offer in conjunction with HSUK, a comprehensive induction programme, which includes an opportunity to meet with staff and volunteers and our beneficiaries to see the support we offer. As a Trustee with a focus on Digital and IT, you will play a critical role in guiding and supporting the digital transformation and technological development of the organisation. Your expertise will help the charity leverage digital tools and strategies to enhance operational efficiency, improve stakeholder engagement, and increase our overall impact.