We seek individuals who are passionate about our mission and recognise the powerful difference that education in all forms can make to the futures of young people. Our Trustees live our values to unlock potential, work together as one team, be enterprising and resilient, and aim to create the greatest impact for young people.
We need innovative, strategic thinkers who look at the bigger picture and will be bold and ambitious for our future. There is a huge opportunity to drive transformative change and create the conditions for all young people to thrive.
The Young Enterprise Board currently consists of 10 Trustees, all with a passion for employability skills, enterprise and financial education, and each bringing a unique suite of skills and experience to the Charity.
We know that diverse perspectives make us stronger, and our continued aim is to bring together a Board who are diverse in ideas, in background, in experience, in outlook and in the views they express. We’re encouraging applications from people who have lived experience of disadvantaged communities or experience of working with young people facing barriers to opportunity. What matters is the ability to bring a strategic lens, and to help us represent the breadth of communities we serve.
Key Attributes
- Good listening skills.
- Collaborative, effective communicator.
- Commitment to working with young people.
- Ability to be an effective ambassador and influencer.
- Sound judgement.
- Strategic mindset.
- Understanding of good governance.
- Ability to devote the necessary time to the role.
- A commitment to safeguarding.
At this time we are looking for individuals with expertise and abilities in the following areas:
Human Resources Lead
- HR experience at a senior level, up-to-date with best practice and emerging trends.
- Providing HR insight to the Board and CEO.
- Joining the Young Enterprise Remuneration Committee, attending meetings (2 per calendar year in addition to the standard meetings of the Board) reviewing HR policies & providing guidance.
- Acting as ‘ trustee sponsor’ on HR diversity, wellbeing and engagement.
- Contributing to the development of the Board.
- Informal mentorship to the HR Team.
Education
- Education experience at a senior level, preferably both within a school setting and in a wider role across the sector.
- Able to contribute up-to-date knowledge of the education sector and emerging trends and themes.
- Contribute in such a way that the voices of those we serve are clearly represented on our Board.
AI/Digital/Analytics
- Champion data security, data compliance and best practice.
- Support YE in navigating the role of AI in our work, highlighting opportunities and risks.
Government & Public Policy
- Well connected across Government, able to make introductions and advise the CEO and Board.
- Share knowledge and advise on public policy and systems and processes.