Trustees

Do you care about young people and believe in the power of youth work to help shape the future of young lives?

TPP are proud to be partnering with the National Youth Agency (NYA) in the search for two Trustees.  

We’re ideally looking for candidates with the following skillsets (no prior trustee experience required):

• A Qualified Financial Management/Accountant – (view to Chairing the Finance and Governance Committee)
• Marketing & Communications

The NYA is the national professional, statutory and regulatory body responsible for qualifications, quality and standards for youth work.  Their mission is to transform the lives of young people in England and beyond through the power of youth work.  They offer guidance, support, advice, training and standards for youth workers and youth work organisations.

The NYA are looking for two candidates who fully support their vision of a world where every young person can access youth work.  They particularly welcome applications from candidates who will help the NYA better reflect the diversity of the youth sector.  

By joining their Board you’ll get:

• The opportunity to contribute to the success of a national charity
• The chance to use your strategic knowledge to make a lasting impact
• The chance to meet and work with people outside of your sector
• Full commitment to any Board development required.
• Full induction.
• Reimbursement of any travel costs.

It’s an exciting time to join the NYA as they celebrate their 60th anniversary and embark on a new 5-year strategy to continue being a highly effective, impactful and sustainable organisation for the next 60 years. 

Time Commitment

Estimated 1.5 days a month.

The NYA Trustee Board meets 4 x per year (1-2 times in person, otherwise meetings are held virtually).   There is an annual staff and trustee strategy day scheduled for 22nd November 2024 which would be highly beneficial for the new trustees to attend if available.

Nb.  The Trustee is subject to the provision of all child protection legislation and all policies governing staff that work with children and adults at risk.

To apply for this role, please either reply to this advert putting NYA in the title, with an updated version of your CV or contact Lisa Ross,  Matt Adams or Lenrick Greaves via the TPP Recruitment website.

In the first instance you will be sent an information pack with details about the role and recruitment process, but the team are on hand to answers any questions that you may have about the role, so please do get in touch if you would like a confidential discussion.

The closing date for applications Friday 9th August 5.00pm.