ROLE SPECIFICS
- Hours: Approximately 6–8 hours per month
- Remuneration: Voluntary (reasonable expenses reimbursed)
- Work model: Remote, with occasional in-person meetings (London) and Annual Strategy Retreat
- Reporting to: CEO
- Start date: as soon as possible.
Why is this role open?
The role is open to seek a senior technology professional to strengthen Board-level expertise in emerging trends, future skills, and strategic governance. This will support the charity’s mission to transform lives through tech education
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
Technology Contribution
You will help the Board:
- Provide insight into emerging technology trends
- Support strategic thinking on future skills and employability
- Contribute to governance and risk oversight
- Chair or contribute to the Board’s Committee
- Provide specialist expertise at Board level
Candidate Profile
Essential
- Operating at a senior level within the technology sector, with the credibility and perspective to contribute effectively at Board level
- Strong understanding of the technology landscape and the implications of emerging developments for the future of work
- Ability to contribute strategically at Board level
- 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
- Submit your CV(maximum 3 pages) and short cover letter outlining your interest and suitability to apply@codeyourfuture.io with the subject line “Trustee Application”
- We'll invite you for a quick call (15-45 minutes) to get to know each other's backgrounds.
Application deadline: 17th May 2026
