Engineering Trust is now seeking interest from two or more new Trustees. The successful people will join the existing team of three Trustees and play an important part in overseeing and setting the future direction of the Trust.

About Us

The Engineering Trust is a registered charity (Company number 01706333; Charity number 287075). Its aim is “To promote adequate training of persons employed, or intending to be employed, in industry and commerce”. Furthermore “To extend such provision or assistance to the training or education of members of the public generally”.

The Trust works with schools, colleges, employers and other organisations to promote engineering as a vocation. The Trust also uses its resources to reward achievement, particularly in the area of Engineering Apprenticeships. Engineering Trust Training Limited (Company number 02423523), is the vehicle by which the Trust delivers Engineering Apprenticeships. Trustees take a governance role in the operation of the training business that is a wholly owned subsidiary of the charity. 

Opportunity

Due to the retirement of an existing Trustee the Engineering Trust is now seeking interest from two or more new Trustees. The successful people will join the existing team of three Trustees and play an important part in overseeing and setting the future direction of the Trust.

Trust Involvement

• There are 6 regular Trustee meetings per annum which generally last 1-2 hours in duration.
• Trustees attend the AGM in addition to the regular Trustee meetings.
• The Trust has adopted the AELP Code of Good Governance for Independent Training Providers and each Trustee leads on one (or more) of the seven areas of Governance. This involves Chairing one sub-group meeting per year and completing any actions at a Trustee level in relation to that area of Governance. Total time 6 hours per year.
• Trustees attend other events, such as awards evenings, training events and staff meetings where appropriate.
• Trustees do also, from time to time, attend school career events to support Engineering Trust Training.
• Trustees provide support to the Engineering Trust Training where they have specific areas of expertise, e.g. current HR knowledge. The Chair of the Board of Trustees also reviews any internal complaints, should such matters arise.
• The Trustees review annual budgets and accounts for both the Engineering Trust and Engineering Trust Training.
• The Trustees provide input into key recruitment decisions affecting Engineering Trust Training, e.g. appointment of the Chief Executive and other senior managers.

Who we are looking for

The Trust is looking for professional individuals who have the drive and motivation to support the development and growth of people, in particular, young people and mature learners who wish to follow a career in manufacturing or engineering.

Interest is sought from people who have knowledge of Engineering, Apprenticeships, Engineering Training, Schools, Colleges or FE environments, but most importantly candidates with a desire to promote engineering.

It should be noted that Trustees do not receive any remuneration however, reasonable expenses are paid where appropriate.

Expression of Interest

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail please contact Mark Vingoe at Engineering Trust Training on 01993 882008. 

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