Directgov - the government's flagship digital service that offers public services all in one place - has today announced that it is looking for three non-executive board members following a review of its governance structure.
The senior posts, to be recruited from the private sector, will cover three key commercial areas and applicants will require significant experience in either one of the following disciplines:
* Financial management - large scale operational management experience including delivery of funding arrangements for capital developments and oversight of major investment decisions;
* Retail sales and/or marketing - large retail marketing and distribution experience including expertise in e-delivery and a strong customer focus; or
* Digital channel delivery - online retail and/or marketing experience including leading e-business ventures and knowledge of the development of electronic channels to market.
All three posts require active participation in the work of the Directgov Board. This includes using external experience to provide constructive and effective challenge in discussions and decision-making as well as providing independent advice on matters relating to individual areas of expertise. One of the non-executives will also be selected to chair Directgov's Audit and Risk Committee.
Keith Bedell-Pearce, Chair of the Directgov Board, said:
"Directgov will be the single digital channel to government services for the public. This is truly a unique opportunity to help influence and shape the way the whole of Government engages with citizens. "The next few years in particular will be a period of considerable growth for Directgov. As part of the new Board, the non-executive directors drawn from the private sector will help ensure that Directgov can deliver what is needed and meet the challenges ahead."
The appointments will run for a three-year period and will require attendance at approximately 12 meetings per annum. The new board will meet for the first time in Spring 2008.
