Role: Digital, IT and AI Governor
Organisation: Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Location: Castleford, Selby and Wakefield, with hybrid options where appropriate
Remuneration: Voluntary, unremunerated role; reasonable travel and subsistence expenses reimbursed
Term: Up to four years, with the possibility of reappointment
Closing date: TBC
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is seeking to appoint a Digital, IT and AI Governor to join its Board and provide strategic insight, informed challenge and assurance on digital transformation, cyber resilience, data governance, emerging technology and responsible AI.
As Digital, IT and AI Governor, you will help the Board understand the opportunities, risks and strategic implications of technology-enabled change. You will provide constructive challenge on digital strategy, cyber security, information governance, systems investment, AI adoption, automation and the future skills needs of learners and employers.
The Board is particularly interested in candidates who can bring:
- Senior-level experience in digital, IT, AI, cyber security, data, systems transformation or technology-enabled change.
- Ability to provide credible, informed challenge on innovation, technology risk, data governance and responsible AI.
- Understanding of cyber resilience, digital infrastructure, systems investment and organisational transformation.
- Strategic insight into how emerging technologies can support education, operations, learner experience and future skills.
ETF is supporting Heart of Yorkshire Education Group with this recruitment process. To apply, please submit a CV of no more than two sides and a cover letter of no more than two sides outlining your suitability for the role and how you meet the essential criteria.
Applications should be sent to boardrecruitment@etfoundation.co.uk. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Cezanne Ritchie-Hutchinson, Sector Governance Champion at ETF, at cezanne.ritchie-hutchinson@etfoundation.co.uk.
