Alumni Trustee

Could you make a difference to thousands of young people’s lives every year while also developing your strategic leadership and governance skills?

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We are looking for Alumni Trustees to join our board. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to these exciting voluntary positions. We are seeking committed and capable individuals with a range of experience, the main requirement being that you have previously participated in an EDT led or Industrial Cadets accredited programme.

No prior trustee or board experience, or specific skills are required – we can get that from our other trustees! Our alumni trustees bring a unique perspective having recently completed education, and experience of navigating their early career.

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Responsibilities & Commitments
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As a Trustee, you will be part of the Board, required to attend 4 meetings a year (4 hours each), and act as a member of a sub-committee (Audit & Risk, Remuneration, Nominations, Governance), which is an additional commitment of 1 hour per month.

You will have the opportunity to join EDT’s graduation and celebration events where you can directly experience the difference we make to young people.

The trustee role is unpaid, mainly remote (bar 2 Board meetings a year in central London, for which travel expenses are paid). In addition to the general duties of a Charity Trustee, your responsibilities will include: 
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  • Bring your expertise and fresh ideas to help EDT achieve its ambitions
  • Inform and review strategy development and leadership
  • Advise and shape strategic plans

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What we're looking for in our Alumi Trustees‍

  • Previous participation in an EDT led or Industrial Cadets accredited programme and have now completed education
  • Interest and motivation to support students and promote STEM education / careers
  • Clear communicator, with a willingness to input, collaborate and challenge during Board meetings
  • Ability to bring a fresh perspective, and share insights into the challenges young people are     facing
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To apply please share a two page CV and a single page statement
setting out what you will bring to EDT and what being an EDT Trustee
will bring to you. 

Email to hr@etrust.org.uk by Friday 31st January.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview before a final
decision is made.

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