Trustee Board

With 51 student clubs nationwide, a thriving professionals' network, and an incredible roster of top graduate employer partners, The 93% Club has become the largest network for state-educated students and professionals to connect, upskill and pay it forward. 

The 93% Club is a movement; we're just starting 

The 93% Club is not like most charities. We're a social enterprise with a charitable structure, bringing together the functions of a student social network, a careers service, a recruitment agency, and a thriving professional members' Club into one high-touch, high-impact organisation. 100% of our profits are reinvested into our mission, with our only shareholder being our charitable entity. 

Our vision

A UK that is #StateSchoolProud

Our mission

We're on a mission to transform what it means to be state educated through the power of community. We've taken the centuries-old concept of exclusive and elusive old boys' networks and created the alternative: The UK's least exclusive members' club - a community proud of its educational background and built on the principle that state-educated people should have the same unrestricted access to the networks of support, knowledge and influence that have historically benefitted their privately-educated peers.

Our strategic pillars

State School University Clubs

Through our career opportunities and events, we take all the benefits of private school education and provide them to students who went to state schools for free – whether that be soft skills training, access to influential mentors, CV reviews, mock interviews, or a network of state school students across the whole country. We realise that getting a top job is just one piece of the puzzle that helps our students thrive - the biggest is belonging. Our student clubs act as a home for state-educated students on campus and help our members beat those feelings of isolation and alienation through social activities that make our members feel right at home.

With the support of our 51 Clubs nationwide, these opportunities are delivered far and wide. We are grassroots by nature and incredibly proud of our student leaders, who are the backbone of our organisation. 

93% Professionals 

93% Professionals is the UK's least exclusive members' club. For too long, career progression and opportunities have been distributed based on informal sponsorship relationships, which too often benefit those who come into their careers with existing connections to the city. We're changing that. 

Through 93% Professionals, we've mobilised state-educated professionals and allies across the UK. Through our online platform and events, we take the members' club model that has worked for a few and make it work for everyone. Our members come together to help each other and pay it forward to the next generation – just like the old boys do.

Our approach is innovative - with 50% of the proceeds from each professional membership being paid forward to cover the cost of one of our student members, and the remaining 50% of the membership cost is reinvested in the professional network.

We've taken the Members' Club model and made it work for the masses: reinventing a centuries-old system for the 93% of us who attended state schools. 

93% Careers 

The 93% Club is full of raw talent; we're here to unlock it. Working alongside employers of all sizes across the UK, we show our members who they can be. Our one-of-a-kind events and partnerships tackle imposter syndrome, a lack of industry awareness, and a lack of contacts head-on, making opportunities open to everyone. By helping employers to find the best state-educated talent, we create a UK where the most influential roles look more like the society they represent. 

93% flagship careers events

In 2022, we launched our flagship event - The Social Mobility Factory - as a creative new way to bring opportunities to state-educated students. Our vision was simple. Student attendees could walk into The Social Mobility Factory without a LinkedIn headshot, any experience of mock interviews, a polished CV, knowledge of industries, or influential connections, and they could leave with it all - at zero cost to them. Last year, we saw 600 attendees, including 400 students from 58 universities

We encourage you to read more about the work we do and the impact we have in our 2023 Impact Report. 

As a Trustee on The 93% Club Board, you will be expected to attend all Board meetings, generally scheduled during regular business hours and held in person. The Board meets four times annually, with occasional additional virtual meetings as needed. Trustees are also expected to serve on at least one Board Sub-Committee, adding three to four virtual meetings per year, and may also participate in ad hoc working groups focused on specific issues.

Outside of formal meetings, Trustees may review and approve documents, participate in occasional working groups, review Board materials, and consult with colleagues as needed to support decision-making.

The role is appointed for a two-year term, with the possibility of extending for an additional two-year term, subject to ongoing alignment with Board membership criteria and organisational needs. 

This is a voluntary, unpaid role, with reimbursement for reasonable expenses as outlined in The 93% Club's expense policy.

• Ensure that The 93% Club operates within its charitable objectives, its governing document, charity law, company law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations

• Support and guide The 93% Club's vision and mission, ensuring that our values are reflected in our external work as much as our internal culture
• As part of the Board, have oversight of the financial health and good governance of the organisation
• Partner effectively with the Executive Team and other relevant staff, lending knowledge, skills, experience and insight
• Support the Board of Trustees in exercising its responsibilities and functions, attending meetings regularly
• Uphold The 93% Club's position of political neutrality
• Engage actively with committees and the wider Board, supporting The 93% Club in achieving its mission

Position: Treasurer and Chair of the Finance, Audit and Risk Sub-committee (Trustee Board - Voluntary)
Charity: The 93% Club

Role Overview:
As Treasurer of The 93% Club Trustee Board, you will hold a key Trustee position - providing strategic financial oversight during a critical phase of charity's growth. The Treasurer will lead the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, supporting the executive team with financial governance, long-term sustainability, and help in scaling the organisation, ensuring the finance function is robust and future-proof. The role also includes mentoring the Chief Financial and Impact officer (CFIO) and contributing to the broader governance and operational excellence of The 93% Club.

As a key governance leader, the Treasurer will work closely with both individual Trustees and the collective Board, ensuring effective collaboration with the Executive Team to deliver the charity's vision and strategy and to safeguard the long-term financial health and sustainability of The 93% Club.

You will be looking for an opportunity to use your significant financial and leadership expertise, gained in organisations going through periods of rapid growth and change, to guide a high-profile organisation to successfully scale and achieve its' high ambitions. You will be willing to use your knowledge and experience to support the Executive Team, getting your “hands dirty” when required.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Investments and Business Model Development (Strategy):

• Provide advice on strategic financial decisions to support the operational needs of the charity.
• Review and challenge financial performance, particularly regarding investment decisions.
• Guide the executive team in developing a sustainable business model and a long-term funding pipeline.
• Ensure that all strategic plans and major initiatives are financially assessed, and that budgets are aligned with both short- and long-term objectives of the charity. Provide balanced, mission-aligned feedback on financial performance to support sustainable decision-making.

Team Upskilling (CFIO Development):

• Mentor and support the CFIO in anticipating financial unknowns and strengthening the finance function as the charity scales.
• Help lay the foundations for financial sustainability and maturity, ensuring the team is well-prepared for future challenges.

Compliance, Governance, and Infrastructure (De-risking the Finance Function):

• Ensure compliance with all legal, reporting, and regulatory obligations.
• Advise on infrastructural needs as the charity evolves, including automation of processes, relevant policy development, and capacity-building.
• Collaborate closely with the Audit and Risk Committee to ensure a robust framework for financial controls, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. The Treasurer will play an instrumental role in managing financial risks, ensuring that all financial policies and procedures are established, transparent, and reviewed regularly.

Commitment to Social Mobility

• We are deeply committed to social mobility. The Treasurer will embody this, leading with integrity and working to promote an inclusive, collaborative, and values-driven environment in line with The 93% Club's mission.

Experience/ Profile of Treasurer:

Essential:

• Currently or recently (within the last 10 years) a Finance Director or CFO responsible for the finance function, or Finance NED/Trustee, in a scaling, fast-growing, high-profile organisation.
• Experience leading a small organisation during a period of rapid growth.
• CA or equivalent financial qualification.
• Deep understanding of and commitment to social mobility and the nonprofit sector, including familiarity with SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice).

Preferable:

• Experience in both CIO and limited company financials.
• Experience as a final decision maker on key financial decisions, particularly in a leadership role.
• Prior experience in Treasurer or Trustee roles is highly desirable, though not essential if extensive board-level interaction has been achieved through a senior finance role.

Time/Commitment Expectations:

• Approximately 20 days per year (excluding meetings).
• Attend quarterly board meetings and Finance Sub-Committee meetings (8 meetings annually).
• Provide ad-hoc mentoring and support to the CFIO (estimated 2 hours per month), with potential for additional time commitment during periods of significant growth.
• In addition to regularly scheduled meetings, the Treasurer may occasionally be ‘on call' for urgent financial matters or governance-related decisions that require quick resolution. This includes providing ad-hoc guidance on high-priority issues in coordination with the CFIO and other Board members.
• The Treasurer position carries an initial term of two years, with the possibility of renewal for up to two further terms of two years each, based on alignment with the organisation's needs and continued qualification for the role. This ensures continuity in governance and financial oversight as the charity grows.
• This role is voluntary and unremunerated, though reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with The 93% Club's standard expense policies.

To apply for this role, please provide the following documents:

• An up-to-date CV. Please submit a PDF document labelled ‘CV' with your name and the role title.
• A supporting statement. Please submit a PDF document (maximum two pages) that outlines your interest in this particular organisation and role, and your fit against the essential experience criteria set out in the person specification and role description. Please label this document ‘Supporting Statement' with your name and the role title.
• A completed diversity monitoring form via this link.

• 6th December - Applications Close
• W/C 16th December & 6th January - Shortlisted candidates invited to in-person interview
• W/C 13th January - Offer made to successful candidate

Please note, the successful candidate should be expected to reserve 31st January for the annual Trustee Away Day.