Lay Trustee – Digital Transformation

Lay Trustee – Digital Transformation, Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS)

Location: Hybrid, with attendance at London meetings
Remuneration: Unremunerated (expenses covered)
Type: Non‑Executive / Governance Role

About the Royal College of Surgeons of England

The Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) is a historic and globally recognised professional body, dedicated to advancing surgical practice, improving patient outcomes, and influencing healthcare standards worldwide. With 26,000 members and a mission that touches clinicians, students, policymakers, and the public, the College plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of surgery. RCS is partway through an ambitious programme of digital modernisation, turning strong digital foundations into genuine organisational transformation.

Responsibilities

You will:

• Guide and influence strategic digital transformation.
• Provide robust challenge and expert insight.
• Champion a confident, ethical and forward‑thinking approach.
• Coach and encourage teams driving change.
• Shape the digital culture of a national institution.

Qualifications

We are seeking a strategic digital leader who can challenge constructively, inspire confidence, and bring a fresh perspective to the Board.

• Strong grounding in digital transformation, whether from a “hard tech” perspective (systems, data, infrastructure) or “soft digital” (web, UX, content, CRM engagement), with an appreciation for both.
• Understanding of data strategy, CRM value and digital member/user engagement.
• Awareness of cybersecurity, technology resilience and digital risk.
• Knowledge of responsible and ethical AI, with a positive and future‑oriented outlook.
• Experience in membership organisations, B2C digital engagement or resource‑constrained environments is highly advantageous.
• Ability to operate confidently at Board level, providing high‑quality governance oversight without becoming operational.
• Strategic, visionary and ambitious yet pragmatic about scale and resources.
• Empathetic, relatable and skilled at building trust.
• A natural coach and mentor who builds confidence in others.
• Comfortable challenging senior stakeholders constructively.
• Values‑driven, collaborative, and motivated by public‑good impact.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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