At a glance

Skills

Database / CRM development
Digital and IT strategy
Digital Trustees
Network / system management
Project management / Product owner
Software and web development
Web design (including UX/UI)

Where

Berkhamsted, HP4 3YL

Mainly at home

Time

Mostly outside office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month or 1-3 hours / week

The Dacorum Heritage Trust (Ltd) are looking for an IT Director and Trustee to join our team and work alongside our staff and Board to help secure the digital future of the Trust.

What will you be doing?

Purpose of Role

Assess and meet Dacorum Heritage Trust Ltd’s needs through the development of an IT Strategy.
Oversee the implementation of this IT Strategy and secure the digital future of the Trust.

Key Responsibilities

Advise on IT operational systems used by the Trust.
Advise on the digital capability of the Trust and its staff.
Identify and spearhead opportunities of digital innovation within the Trust.
Identify and support on technology partnerships for the Trust.
Promote opportunities for IT training for staff, volunteers, and Trustees.
Support and advise on the development of the digital accessibility of the Trust for its stakeholders.
Work with the Museum Manager and Collections Director to identify assets in the Collection that could be monetised through digitalisation.
Work with the Museum Manager and Public Engagement Director to increase the digital/online potential of the Trust’s community offerings.
Work with the Finance Manager and Finance Director to develop and improve upon the Trust’s existing IT operational systems.

What are we looking for?

Key Attributes

Experience in the creation and implementation of IT strategies within organisations.
Experience in transformational IT operations.
Expertise in operational IT within an organisation.
Proactive and innovative approach to organisational change.
Willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort to the role.
Knowledge of heritage and museum IT practices (useful but not essential).

What difference will you make?

The Board of Trustees are jointly and individually responsible for the:

Overall governance and strategic direction of the charity;
Its financial health;
The probity of its activities; and,
Developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.

Before you apply

Please apply through Reach in the first instance. Candidates will then be asked to complete our additional application forms.

DHT-Role-Description-IT-Director.pdf

About The Dacorum Heritage Trust Ltd.

Causes

Museums / heritage

Organisation type:

Charity

As a Strategic Partner of Dacorum Borough Council, DHT is committed to raising the profile of Arts and Heritage within the Borough. Since its formation in 1979, the Trust has offered affordable,...