Trustee: Digital and IT specialist

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a trustee with expertise in digital oversight and data governance to enhance its digital infrastructure. This role is pivotal in supporting the organization's digital transformation efforts, focusing on compliance with data protection laws and best practices. The ideal candidate will contribute to strategic initiatives involving ERP and CRM implementations, ensuring robust data governance frameworks are upheld. This is a unique opportunity to join a marine conservation organization dedicated to making a significant impact through innovative technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GDPR and UK Data Protection Act 2018.
• Experience advising on digital risk and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance on digital transformation and compliance.
• Ensure data governance frameworks maintain integrity and ethics.

Skills

Data Governance

Digital Oversight

Data Protection Compliance

Cybersecurity

Digital Risk Management

Education

Experience in Governance

Knowledge of Data Protection Laws

Tools

ERP Platforms

CRM Platforms

ITIL Framework

TOGAF Framework

APM Framework

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Trustee: Digital and IT specialist, Bristol

Client:

Blue Ventures

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

7

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Term duration: 3 - 6 years

Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organization that supports coastal communities in rebuilding fisheries, restoring ocean life, and creating pathways to prosperity. Our work began in Madagascar and has expanded globally, partnering with traditional fishers and community organizations across multiple countries to design, scale, and sustain fisheries management and conservation efforts.

We bring together partners in networks to advocate for reform and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities worldwide.

Summary Terms of Reference

We currently have nine trustees and three subcommittees focusing on People and Culture, Finance, Risk, and Audit, as well as Safeguarding Reporting.

We seek a trustee with expertise in data governance, digital oversight, and Data Protection compliance to support our digital infrastructure scaling and organizational technology enhancement. This role involves providing strategic guidance on our digital transformation, including ERP and CRM platform implementations, and ensuring data governance frameworks uphold compliance, integrity, and ethics across regions.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of data protection laws (GDPR, UK Data Protection Act 2018), practical experience advising on digital risk, cybersecurity, and data architecture in international settings. Experience in the charity or international development sector is advantageous but not mandatory.

Experience in governance and compliance oversight relating to the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of core systems is essential. Knowledge of best practice frameworks such as ITIL, TOGAF, and APM would be beneficial.