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We’re here to create a more equal world of work and raise young women’s incomes. We tackle sexism and misogyny, with and for anyone who has experienced this. We offer young women free coaching, feedback on job applications and information to help them get where they want to be.

 THE TRUSTEE ROLE 
As a member of our Board of Trustees, you’ll play a key role at Young Women’s Trust. Working collaboratively with your fellow trustees, you will help ensure we deliver on our vision, purpose and values, as well as act in compliance with our governing document and the law. YWT’s Board is made up of 10-14 trustees who serve a maximum of 2 three year terms. The most effective Boards are ones which benefit from people from a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets. Trustees who have recently retired from the Board (or who are due to retire later in 2026) will leave a number of gaps in skills and experience that we are seeking to fill in this recruitment drive. Alongside a deep commitment to our cause and ability to meet our general person specification for trustees (see below) we’re now particularly looking for the following: 
• Candidates with prior experience of being a trustee who have an understanding of charity governance. And candidates with one or more of the following: 
• current or previous experience of being a CEO of a campaigning charity, with expertise in social change as well as charity leadership;
• a commercial background, with deep expertise on the employer landscape; 
• expertise in politics and strong political networks

 There is a 3 month transitionary phase into the role before trustees formally take up their position in June 2025. During this time we will provide successful candidates with a thorough induction and any support needed. 

 Person specification 
• Prior experience of being a trustee, with an understanding of charity governance 
One or more of the following: 
• current or previous experience of being a CEO of a campaigning charity, with expertise in social change as well as charity leadership; 
• a commercial background, with deep expertise on the employer landscape; 
• expertise in politics and strong political networks We ask the following of all trustees: 
• Be committed to and enthusiastic about YWT, its charitable purpose and values and be able and willing to devote the necessary time and effort. 
• After receiving a full induction, have an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.