Trustee – Finance

CodeYourFuture seeks to appoint a Trustee with senior financial experience to join our board and strengthen our strategic oversight in accounting and finance matters. This is an opportunity for an experienced Finance Director (or higher) to contribute their senior-level expertise, which will be invaluable in ensuring CYF upholds its mission through adherence to effective finance practices, ensuring the best use of the charity’s resources.

Core Trustee Responsibilities

Trustees share collective responsibility for:

• Acting in the best interests of the charity and its beneficiaries
• Supporting effective governance and decision-making
• Providing oversight of organisational strategy, performance, and risk
• Safeguarding the organisation’s reputation, sustainability, and beneficiaries
• Reviewing, approving, and monitoring plans, budgets, and performance to ensure alignment with our goals
• Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Uphold strong ethics and confidentiality, disclosing any conflicts of interest
• Meeting trainees and volunteers at the start of your trusteeship and quarterly afterwards (in person if possible) to understand the challenges of our trainees

Finance Contribution

You will help the Board:

• Provide a strategic perspective on financial management, ensuring effective stewardship of resources
• Strengthen strategic oversight in accounting and finance matters
• Contribute to income generation strategies to sustain and grow funding streams
• Support business development, marketing expertise, and digital strategy to promote and leverage CYF's mission
• Provide specialist expertise and appropriate governance scrutiny regarding charity law, governance knowledge, and social enterprise principles
• Support networking activities, facilitate potential partnerships, and advise on social investment and impact assessment methodologies

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Relevant senior financial experience at Finance Director level or higher (including accounting and financial management)
• Ability to contribute strategically, stay informed about issues affecting the organisation, and participate in Board discussions
• Sound judgment, strong ethics, and willingness to provide constructive challenge
• Alignment with CYF’s values and community-led training model

Desirable

• Experience or knowledge in charity law, governance, HR management, or organisational development
• Experience with social enterprise principles, social investment, or impact assessment methodologies

Time Commitment

• Quarterly Board meetings (primarily virtual), dedicating a minimum of 6-8 hours per month
• Participation in one annual in-person strategy retreat
• Preparation for meetings and occasional input between meetings
• Meeting trainees and volunteers at the start of your trusteeship and quarterly afterwards (in person if possible)

What You Will Gain

• Valuable Board-level governance experience
• Opportunity to contribute to organisational strategy and ensure long-term sustainability
• Collaboration with experienced professionals and volunteer professionals
• Meaningful contribution to a mission-driven organisation dedicated to tech education, reducing digital poverty, and increasing social mobility

1. Submit your CV(maximum 3 pages) and short cover letter outlining your interest and suitability to apply@codeyourfuture.io with the subject line “Trustee Application” 
2. We'll invite you for a quick call (15-45 minutes) to get to know each other's backgrounds.