Trustee: Digital and IT specialist

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established marine conservation organization seeks a trustee with expertise in data governance and digital oversight. This role is crucial for supporting the organization's digital transformation and ensuring compliance with data protection laws. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity and data architecture, providing strategic guidance to strengthen the organization's technology capabilities. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to rebuilding tropical fisheries and supporting coastal communities globally. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a meaningful sector.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of data protection laws and practical experience in digital risk.
• Experience in governance and compliance oversight in complex environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data Governance

Digital Oversight

Data Protection Compliance

Cybersecurity

Data Architecture

Education

Experience in Governance

Knowledge of GDPR

Experience in Charity Sector

Tools

ERP Platforms

CRM Platforms

ITIL

TOGAF

APM

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Trustee: Digital and IT specialist, London

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Client:

Blue Ventures

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Term duration: 3 - 6 years

We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities

Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organization that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life, and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally.

Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organizations to design, scale, strengthen, and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe.

Summary Terms of Reference

We currently have nine trustees on our board and three established subcommittees. One is tasked with overseeing our People and Culture function, and the other is Finance, Risk, and Audit. We also have a Safeguarding Reporting sub-committee.

We seek a trustee with expertise in data governance, digital oversight, and Data Protection compliance to support Blue Ventures as we scale our digital infrastructure and strengthen our organizational technology capability. This trustee will provide strategic guidance and assurance over our digital transformation, particularly as we implement changes across enterprise resource planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms. The role will also be key in helping to ensure that data governance frameworks uphold compliance, integrity, and ethical standards across all operating regions.

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

Experience in governance and compliance oversight relating to the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of core systems across Blue Ventures is key.

Knowledge of Technology, Service, and Change best practice frameworks, including ITIL, TOGAF, APM, would be an advantage.