Non-Executive Director Technology and Digital Lead
GCHQ is the United Kingdom's intelligence, security and cyber agency, working to identify, analyse and disrupt threats to the UK.
About Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ)
A UK public body whose statutory function includes foreign-focused signals intelligence. GCHQ uses technical capabilities, analysis and online effects across counter-terrorism, cyber security, serious and organised crime, strategic advantage and support to defence. It has publicly described responsible AI use in its national-security mission.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will serve on the Board, providing independent strategic advice, oversight and constructive challenge. You will advise on digital transformation and AI adoption, assess performance and risk, support governance, mentor directors, participate in committees and attend meetings at sites across the UK.
Requirements
- Recent and extensive board- and executive-level experience in a large, complex organisation
- Leadership experience in a leading-edge technological environment
- Experience delivering significant transformation and large-scale change
- Track record in digital or technological improvement, innovation and research and development
- Experience supporting, mentoring and coaching directors
- Experience delivering equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives and culture change
- Developed Vetting clearance or ability to obtain it
- British citizenship
- No conflicts of interest
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic advice on digital modernisation and future direction
- Provide independent challenge on major technology issues
- Advise on digital transformation and AI adoption
- Contribute to Board strategy, direction and collective decision-making
- Provide oversight of executive and business performance
- Support governance, accountability and risk management
- Provide independent counsel to the Director
- Participate in Board committees and sub-committees
- Mentor and coach directors
- Attend Board meetings and the annual offsite in person
- Complete mandatory training and maintain relevant knowledge
Benefits
- Reasonable travel and subsistence allowance
Hiring Process
Short eligibility application and Situational Judgement Test; full application with suitability statement, CV and technical career summary; application sift; telephone interview; virtual technical panel discussion; in-person panel interview; face-to-face discussion with the Director.