As a trustee, you will:

Shape the future: Guide the Trust’s strategic direction and ensure we stay true to our mission.

Have a real impact: Work alongside fellow trustees and staff to help us deliver our aim of connecting young people to rewarding careers and make a real difference to the life chances of young people.

Gain new skills and make connections: We offer full support and training for trustees, as well as the opportunity to learn alongside our talented Board of Trustees. You can read about our current board members here

We are particularly seeking additional skills/experiences in one or more of these areas:

– Significant safeguarding knowledge & experience, ideally in line with the responsibility of a safeguarding lead

– Lived experience or good knowledge of the barriers facing the young people we work with

– Good knowledge, experience or networks in community groups/charities supporting CYT beneficiaries

There is no requirement for trustee experience, just a passion for social mobility and unlocking the career potential of young people.

You can find a more comprehensive overview of the roles and responsibilities of a trustee as well as other useful guidance and information in the Charity Commission Essential Trustee guide.

– Attend quarterly Full Board meetings (Half day, face-to-face in London during working hours)

– Once established, there may be the opportunity to join our Resources & Governance and Nominations committees, who also meet quarterly but typically online for 1-3 hour meetings.  For candidates with significant safeguarding experience there may also be the opportunity to support the Safeguarding Team, who meet quarterly, typically online.

We believe a diverse and inclusive Board of Trustees, who offer visible role models for our beneficiaries to see representation of people like themselves, is vital to our work. We are especially interested in hearing from individuals who are Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background. We would also welcome applications from individuals at the beginning of their career journeys.

If you are interested in being considered for the position please send a cover letter of no more than 500 words detailing how you feel you align to the desired skills and experience and why you’d like to become a trustee of Construction Youth Trust accompanied by your CV to hello@constructionyouth.org.uk

Applications close Friday 22nd November

All applications will be reviewed by the Nominations Committee and the Full Board before candidates are invited to interview. Interviews are expected to take place in January 2025.

Please do not complete the standard application form via the link below. This is not required.