Person Specification
It is essential that in your written application you give evidence of examples of proven
experience in each of the following selection criteria listed in “Part One” of the Person
Specification. These responses will be further developed and discussed with those candidates invited for interview, together with other criteria listed in “Part Two”.
PART ONE
Essential Experience (selection criteria)
• Experience of successfully contributing to boards, committees or charitable organisations.
• Successful senior level management experience in the charitable or Internet sectors.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Experience of the governance requirements of a charity.
PART TWO
Personal Attributes and Skills
Applicants will be expected to display the following skills and qualities:
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to the objectives of the Foundation and the ability to communicate effectively with
the key stakeholder groups
• An understanding of the aims of the Foundation and its partners i.e. research, academia and
Internet users and stakeholders
• An understanding of the aims, objectives, and vision of Nominet itself
• Ability, stature and personal authority to establish credibility with key stakeholders and be
respected by your peer group
• Ability to offer a challenging but supportive contribution, bringing own experience and expertise to
the Foundation
• A high standard of integrity, impartiality, transparency and objectivity.
• A ‘hands-on’, proactive approach, suitable for a foundation in a start-up phase.
