Digital Director / Chief Digital Officer - Contract

Blu Digital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Ecommerce company based in London is seeking a Digital Director / Chief Digital Officer. In this contract position, you will enhance board effectiveness and support the CEO through effective leadership. Your responsibilities include overseeing quarterly board meetings, ensuring adherence to legal requirements, and fostering strong relationships within the executive team. An ideal candidate will bring a proven track record in a similar role, with exceptional communication and governance skills.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role.
• Strong principles with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage board meetings.

Responsibilities

• Increase the effectiveness of the board and individual directors.
• Ensure effective communication with the leadership team.
• Run quarterly board meetings and ensure accountability.

Job description

Digital Director / Chief Digital Officer - Contract

London

My industry-leading client is looking for a brand-new Cheif Digital Officerto join their amazing board on a contrat basis. This huge Ecommerce business has a solution-based product with ambitious growth plans for the year, aiming to become the international market leader.

You will play a pivotal role in increasing the effectiveness of the board and individual directors, both inside and outside the boardroom. You will ensure effective communication with the leadership team acting as a sounding board for the CEO. You will run a quarterly board meeting ensuring each member of the leadership team is accountable. You will support the chief executive and team always acting impartially, and ensuring decisions are made efficiently and effectively. You will review governance in the organisation to ensure that all decisions are in line with legal and regulatory requirements, sitting on grievance and appeal panels when necessary.

You will be independent, reflective, and thoughtful in your approach. You will have strong principles and be comfortable disagreeing with the group, with both a challenging and supportive approach to avoiding conflict ensuring successful communication and building strong relationships with the executive team. You will have a proven track record in this role ensuring invaluable guidance.