Ordnance Survey Advertises for a new Chairman

Location: Southampton

Ordnance Survey is Great Britain's national mapping agency. A dynamic, profitable and growing government business (Trading Fund), with revenues of £115m, it provides essential geographic data to vital public service organisations and a rapidly evolving commercial market. Ordnance Survey seeks the first Chair in its 200-year history to provide leadership and governance oversight as it further develops and executes its strategy in a fast-moving, competitive, technology-driven and global market. As with all public sector information holders, it is under OFT scrutiny over its Commercial Use of Public Information.

The Role:

•  Develop and champion a clear and compelling strategy to a broad range of stakeholders;

•  Ensure the board is effective in delivering a strategy, balancing the nation's interest with commercial imperatives;

•  Scrutinise performance and governance structures in line with owner's objectives. Evaluate board skills mix and performance.

The Candidate:

•  Outstanding track-record in business leadership and organisational transformation. Ideally previous Chair experience;

•  Ability to bridge commercial needs with public sector interests. Politically astute, an exceptional communicator and influence!

•  Strongly analytical, able to strategically and creatively sustain Ordnance Survey into the future. Knowledge of IT, data rights / IP issues advantageous.

This is a fixed term appointment for two years, with possible extension. Ordnance Survey is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all. Please go to www.odgers.com/23967 for further information and application procedures or contact us quoting reference STL/23967ST. Closing date: 9th June 2008.