# Job Title: Trustee – HR & People Leadership

**Location:** Remote, with occasional in-person meetings (London) and Annual Strategy Retreat

**Commitment:** Approximately 6–8 hours per month

**Remuneration:** Voluntary (reasonable expenses reimbursed)

**Reporting to:** CEO

**Start date:** as soon as possible.

## Why is this role open?

Code Your Future is inviting applications from senior HR professionals to join its Board as a Trustee at an important stage in the organisation’s development. Trustees play a vital role in supporting good governance, providing constructive challenge, and helping ensure the organisation’s long-term sustainability. This is an opportunity for an experienced HR or People professional to contribute their expertise and gain valuable Board-level governance experience. Role details are below.

## The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced HR or People professional to join our Board of Trustees and contribute to governance oversight and organisational sustainability. This is a strategic governance role rather than an operational HR role.

## Core Trustee Responsibilities

**Trustees share collective responsibility for:**

- Acting in the best interests of the charity and its beneficiaries
- Supporting effective governance and decision-making
- Providing oversight of organisational strategy, performance, and risk
- Safeguarding the organisation’s reputation, sustainability, and beneficiaries
- Ensuring appropriate safeguarding awareness, policies, and oversight are in place
- Providing appropriate challenge and support to the executive team
- Contributing actively to Board and Committee discussions

## HR & People Contribution

**You will help the Board:**

- Provide a strategic perspective on organisational capability and structure
- Support leadership development and organisational effectiveness
- Contribute to the oversight of organisational sustainability
- Support Board oversight of safeguarding, providing appropriate governance perspective and scrutiny
- Chair or contribute to the Board’s Committee
- Provide specialist expertise and appropriate governance scrutiny

## Candidate Profile

**Essential**

- Relevant experience in HR
- Ability to contribute strategically and participate in Board discussions
- Sound judgment and willingness to provide constructive challenge
- Commitment to CYF’s mission

**Desirable**

- Previous Board or Trustee experience
- Experience working with charities, non-profits, or regulated organisations

## Time Commitment

- Quarterly Board meetings (primarily virtual)
- Participation in one annual in-person strategy retreat
- Participation in a Board Committee
- Preparation for meetings and occasional input between meetings
- Average commitment: 6–8 hours per month

## What You Will Gain

- Valuable Board-level governance experience
- Opportunity to contribute to organisational strategy
- Collaboration with experienced professionals
- Meaningful contribution to a mission-driven organisation

## Application process

1. Submit your CV(maximum 3 pages) and short cover letter outlining your interest and suitability to [apply@codeyourfuture.io](mailto:apply@codeyourfuture.io) with the subject line “Trustee Application”
1. We’ll invite you for a quick call (15-45 minutes) to get to know each other’s backgrounds.