Board Member

We are a not-for-profit organisation committed to increasing the diversity and numbers of young people entering engineering and technology to meet the future workforce needs, as well as promoting roles that help us work towards net zero and drive environmental sustainability.

We are looking for passionate and committed individuals whose interests align with our goals. We would like them to bring a good understanding of the current experiences and perceptions of young people - this could be because the candidate is young themselves and/or it could be that they have a good understanding of young people through, for example, working in education, research, or outreach.

You'll be an effective communicator and be committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.

About EngineeringUK

Our purpose is to drive change so more young people choose engineering and technology careers.

Our vision is that the UK has the workforce needed for engineering and technology to thrive, to improve sustainability and to achieve net zero.

Our mission is to enable more young people from all backgrounds to be informed, inspired and progress into engineering and technology.

In the UK, we don't have enough engineers and demand is going up. So, we need more young people to realise there could be a future for them in engineering and technology. To really thrive, we need a stronger, more diverse and representative workforce and for that we have to do things differently to make engineering more appealing.

We are a not-for-profit working with hundreds of organisations across business, education, professional institutions and the third sector so we can all grow the future talent pool together. We drive that collective effort through research and evidence, leadership, activities for schools and advocacy, with a focus on long-term sustainability.

We guided by a series of values that we apply to all our activity:

• We are inclusive and care about diversity. We understand that we have different needs and create opportunities for everyone's voice to be heard
• We are collaborative. We listen, share and work in partnership to achieve our vision
• We are curious and keen to learn. We challenge ourselves and others to innovate and experiment
• We are insightful. We evaluate what we do and draw on research to make decisions and to improve our collective understanding
• We are driven by a strong sense of purpose. We are determined to make an impact and achieve our goals

About the role

The Engineering and Technology Board, trading as EngineeringUK, is an independent, not-for-profit organisation which works on behalf of the UK engineering community to enable more young people from all backgrounds to be informed, inspired and progress into engineering and technology. We are privileged to receive a share of the registration fees of professionally registered engineers and technicians (alongside the Engineering Council) and our work is also supported by 34 Corporate Members as well as hundreds of other funders of our activities. We drive that collective effort through research and evidence, leadership, activities for schools and advocacy, with a focus on long-term sustainability. Further information on EngineeringUK can be found on our website .

EngineeringUK has a vacancy for an independently-appointed member of its Board of Trustees.

We are committed to ensuring that equity, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. In order to be successful in growing and diversifying the talent pool into engineering and technology, we recognise the need for our Board and wider team to reflect a diverse range of people and views. We encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.

EngineeringUK's Board provides governance oversight and direction to the charity, alongside support and constructive challenge. As a Board member you will be part of the drive to increase the number and diversity of young people choosing academic and vocational pathways into engineering, a varied, stimulating and valuable career that's at the heart of the UK leading in innovation and addressing Net Zero. You'll be part of an organisation that works in partnership and aims to grow the collective impact of work across the sector to help young people understand what engineering is, how to get into it, and be motivated and able to access the educational and training opportunities on the way.

You'll be an effective communicator and be committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities/Commitment

Board members are expected to attend four half-day meetings and an away day per year in London/online and to prepare for these meetings by reading papers circulated in advance.

Board members are encouraged to contribute more widely where possible, including on formal and informal sub-committees or in ad-hoc discussions relating to specific initiatives.

This is an unpaid role, but reasonable travel and subsistence costs will be reimbursed. The successful candidate will be appointed for an initial four-year term, which is extendable for a second four-year term

Person specification

Desirable Knowledge

• Apprenticeships
• The tech sector
• Early-stage companies
• Commitment to our mission and values, you will be able to engage with our values and work in a way that supports our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion Education / level of experience

Education/level of experience

• You do not need previous governance experience - we will provide a full induction and training.

EngineeringUK is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where everyone feels they belong. This is supported by the dedicated work we are doing to ensure our policies and practices are inclusive and that our staff are trained to be able to fulfil this commitment.

We value the benefits of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Our recruitment process is designed to be as accessible and inclusive as possible and to ensure people are individually assessed regardless of their backgrounds or characteristics. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Applying for this role

Applications

If you would like to request to submit your application in an alternative format to support accessibility, please let us know.

The deadline for applications is 12:00 noon on 5 th February 2025.

Interviews

Applications will be assessed against the requirements for the post as set out in the advertisement.

We are a Disability Confident committed employer. We guarantee an interview to any disabled people who meet the minimum requirements of the role. Additionally, if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to make this process easier for you then we are happy to do so. Just complete the relevant sections of the online application form.

We aim to notify candidates who have been shortlisted on 12 th February 2025. If you have not heard from us after this date, please assume that you have not been successful.

First interviews will be held on 19 th February 2025.