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We are looking to recruit three non-executive directors to join our Board at a pivotal period of growth and development. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about youth employment and possess the skills, knowledge, and networks to contribute to our ongoing success.
- Steer Strategic Direction: Provide guidance and oversight to ensure Youth Employment UK effectively delivers its mission and delivers against our strategic objectives.
- Champion Good Governance: Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability.
- Empower the Leadership Team: Offer support and constructive challenge to the CEO and senior leadership team, fostering an environment of efficiency, innovation, and impact.
- Enhance Organisational Resilience: Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks, ensuring the long-term sustainability and reputation of Youth Employment UK.
- Amplify Our Impact: Act as advocates and ambassadors for Youth Employment UK, leveraging personal and professional networks to promote our work and extend our reach.
About you
We are seeking passionate colleagues who are committed to empowering young people and tackling youth unemployment. Our ideal candidates possess a strong understanding of governance and have experience serving on boards, along with expertise in areas such as strategy development, business growth, digital development, IT & Operations, finance, safeguarding and/or impact reporting.
Given our ambitious growth plans, we particularly welcome candidates with a background in finance and fundraising, as well as those with experience in government policy development. We also would welcome candidates with strong employer networks and experience of working in and around the world of Membership, our growth plans focus heavily on supporting more employers to benefit from our Membership offering in 2025.
Beyond skills and experience, we value candidates who align with our culture of collaboration, innovation, and impact. We believe in working together with a shared passion and focus on our mission.
Board members are expected to:
- Attend four Board meetings per year (2 in person and 2 online)
- Have the option to support the Risk & Finance Committee, which meets an additional four times a year.
- Contribute to key events, representing Youth Employment UK and actively engaging with stakeholders.
- Be available to the CEO and leadership team to share insights, expertise, and guidance as needed.
How to Apply
We require interested applicants to send through a CV and Covering Letter to our Office Manager Kathryn Johnson – kathryn@youthemployment.org.uk
Please answer the following questions in your Cover Letter:
- What areas of Youth Employment UK’s work most interest you?
- What skills would you bring to the board that would support our strategy?
Once applications have been reviewed there will be a 2 stage interview process.
- Stage 1: informal interview via zoom with the CEO
- Stage 2: an in person interview with the Chair and a selection of board colleagues, meeting the staff team and visiting our Kettering base.
Offer is subject to references being received and a DBS check being complete.
Youth Employment UK are a Disability Confident and Youth Friendly Employer. We encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates and ask you to let us know if we can make any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application.
Download the recruitment pack to find out more about the role, Youth Employment UK, and your application.
