Volunteer TRUSTEE, DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, FHALMA

What will you be doing?

The Digital Transformation Trustee will: 

Advise on the development of a digital strategy and implementation plan, to support and future proof our organisational needs  Suggest ideas to help drive the digitisation of physical archives to promote remote access and impactful storytelling  Be a commercial thinker who is able to share experiences or offer suggestions on ways to offer educational resources from the archives, particularly in ways that have the potential to generate income.  Be a pragmatic individual who can offer ideas for practical solutions within our scope/scale  Be well-networked and able to help us to seek extra pro-bono support (e.g. from corporates or consultancies) 

To be successful in this role you will bring senior professional experience in the following areas: 

Previous/current experience in IT leadership   Knowledge of IT systems and data compliance  Knowledge/experience of digitisation projects 

Please review the candidate information pack for further details including planned Board meeting dates.  This is an important time for FHALMA, as we embark on digitisation of our records and develop a more coherent online and offline presence and thereby a more accessible and impactful archive.  To achieve this goal, we will need to work on outreach and partnership development, and secure the funding which will be crucial to both our immediate and long term success.   

What are we looking for?

We look for the following attributes and experiences in all of our Trustees, in addition to remit-specific professional skills and experiences:  

Previous (charity) governance experience – you may already have experience as a Trustee/Board member for a charitable organisation or perhaps you have worked in a regulated industry where good governance is key.   Either way, you will have first-hand experience of contributing to good governance, and be willing to actively engage in collective responsibility for the good stewardship of FHALMA.   Excellent communication skills including an ability to network effectively, and a willingness to deploy these skills in service of partnership/fundraising efforts for FHALMA   Collaborative, participative and collegial style of working   A track record of bringing energy and commitment to driving strategy forward   Strategic vision and ability to think creatively   Good independent judgement to make decisions for the benefit of the organisation   The necessary time to be an effective trustee  

  We also look for alignment with FHALMA’s values and objectives:  

A commitment to FHALMA’s objectives around education, activism, anti-racism and social justice   A particular interest in the heritage of the African and Caribbean diaspora sector including but not exclusively archives, publishing, community activism, schools and higher education, libraries, museums, and galleries   Understanding of working with volunteers and lending support and direction  

What difference will you make?

We believe that your strong advocacy, leadership skills, professional expertise, and your ability to bring in other resources, mean that you will be part of an important step change process that will help us deliver the charity’s remit.   We are looking for your support to develop FHALMA's vision and strategy and to strengthen our voluntary structure, whilst helping to improve our robustness and governance, your good contacts and experience of the raising income will help us secure a more assured and innovative future.  

Shape strategy   Build a financial/fundraising model   Inspire effective advocacy with new and strategic partners   Improve FHALMA’s performance   Ensure impact and accountability  

This is a vital role, helping ensure we can continue our support for intergenerational audiences. You will have a real opportunity to lead with a unique skill set to help the strategic progression of the charity.     CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  Monday 16th September, 5pm UK. If you would like to have an informal conversation with our Chief Executive, Beverley ahead of applying please contact us via Reach Please see the candidate information pack for an indicative timetable.