Board Member(s)closed

Deadline for applications: 19th March 2023

Inclusive Boards are delighted to be supporting the Ada Lovelace Institute (Ada) in their search for 2 new Board Members.

Ada is an independent research institute with a mission to ensure data and AI work for people and society. Ada was established in 2018 by the Nuffield Foundation with an initial £5 million commitment, in collaboration with the Alan Turing Institute, the Royal Society, the British Academy, the Royal Statistical Society, the Wellcome Trust, Luminate, techUK and the Nuffield Council on Bioethics. In 2021, the Nuffield Foundation extended its financial commitment to the Institute to 2026.

Ada seeks to provide evidence-based research that supports policymakers and practitioners to understand the impact of AI and data-driven technologies on different groups in society.

We are looking to appoint two new board members with a cross section of skills. In particular:

• academia, with a particular interest in: Social Science; Computer Science; AI; Philosophy and Ethics
• government and/or Civil Service policy experience
• data and AI law and policy
• equity, diversity and inclusion.

Board meetings are held at Ada's London office, or via video call where necessary. The Board usually meets around 4-5 times each year, with meetings usually scheduled for a half day. Board members should be available for consultation and support outside of meetings, however the overall commitment is not expected to exceed 6 full days each year. This role offers an honoraria of £3,000.

If you wish to apply for this position, please provide the following by 23.59 on 19th March 2023:

• A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements.
• A covering letter (maximum 2 sides) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the person specification. Please note that the covering letter is important and will be assessed as part of your full application.
• Details of two professional referees together with a brief statement of their relationship to you and over what period of time they have known you. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.

If you have any questions not answered in the candidate pack, please email Ada@inclusiveboards.co.uk or call 0207 267 8369.