Who we are
CodeYourFuture (CYF) is a UK-based non-profit organisation that trains some of the most deprived members of society to gain the tech skills needed to change their lives.
CYF runs a basic online skills programme to help digital inclusion and various vocational tech skills programmes to help people start tech careers.
Volunteer professionals run the programme, training CYF students in an inclusive, welcoming community
The role
Do you believe in the transformative power of education and technology to create positive change in the world?
CodeYourFuture seeks to appoint a Trustee with senior tech industry experience to join our board and strengthen our strategic oversight in legal and regulatory matters. Your senior-level experience leading teams will be invaluable in ensuring CYF upholds its mission through adherence to robust and innovative technology practices.
The CYF community trains people in:
basic online skills to reduce digital poverty
general tech and engineering roles to increase social mobility
As a Trustee, you will provide invaluable guidance to ensure that our decisions align with our mission and the needs of our community.
Key requirements
- Be aligned with our values and community-led training model.
- Dedicate a minimum of 6-8 hours per month, including attendance at board meetings.
- Review, approve, and monitor plans, budgets, and performance to ensure alignment with our goals.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Uphold strong ethics and confidentiality, disclosing any conflicts of interest.
- Meet trainees and volunteers at the start of your trusteeship and quarterly afterwards. In person if possible.
Requested
- Support networking activities and facilitate potential partnerships.
- Stay informed about issues affecting the organisation.
Collective trustee skills request
Our recruitment process aims to ensure that, collectively, the board is composed of trustees with skills and experience in the areas listed below. If you have skills and experience in any of the following, please reference that in your application:
- Financial management: Ensuring effective stewardship of resources.
- Income generation strategies: Sustaining and growing funding streams.
- Business development and marketing expertise: Promoting CYF’s mission and programmes.
- Charity law and governance knowledge: Ensuring compliance and best practices.
- Digital strategy and communication skills: Leveraging technology for outreach and impact.
- Understanding of social enterprise principles: Supporting sustainable growth.
- Human resource management experience: Overseeing organisational development and staff welfare.
- Ability to cultivate collaborative partnerships: Enhancing CYF’s reach and effectiveness.
- Familiarity with social investment and impact assessment methodologies: Measuring and maximising CYF’s social value.
- Experience as a CYF volunteer to understand the challenges of our trainees.
- Volunteering in a leadership role within CYF or similar organisations.
To apply, please submit your LinkedIn profile or CV to along with a short cover letter or a video explaining your suitability for the role and your motivation for applying.
Accessibility:
We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application process due to a disability or limiting condition, please let us know.
