Join Us as Our Digital Specialist Trustee

Posted: 16th March 2026

We are a small but ambitious grassroots charity with a big heart and a growing impact. Based in Scotland, we support people of all ages to build confidence, develop new skills, explore their potential and create meaningful, self‑directed life pathways.

Our work is rooted in empowerment: helping individuals identify what matters to them, overcome challenges, and take the next steps toward a future they can genuinely believe in.

Since our founding, CYD has grown organically in response to the needs within our community. We support people facing a wide range of emotional, social, educational and practical barriers, offering compassionate, person‑centred support tailored to each individual. Our volunteers, trustees, partners and supporters all contribute to this work, and together we are building a trusted and valued presence locally.

As we move into an exciting new stage of development, strengthening our digital foundations has become essential. We are improving our systems, enhancing how we communicate, and exploring better ways to reach and support the people who need us most. This is where you come in.

We are looking for a warm, supportive and digitally confident Trustee to join our Board and help guide CYD through this next chapter. You don’t need to be a technical expert — what matters is confidence with digital tools, an interest in improving how our charity uses technology, and a willingness to share your knowledge in a clear, encouraging way.

As our Digital Trustee, you will help us shape and strengthen our digital systems, enhance our online presence, and ensure our technology supports safe, effective and accessible services. You will play a key role in helping us operate more efficiently, communicate more clearly, and reach more people — all while working alongside a dedicated, values‑driven team who care deeply about the individuals we support.

If you are passionate about digital inclusion, interested in strengthening a small charity with big aspirations, and excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.  Please email your CV to the address below and a few short lines as to why you think you are a fit for CYD.

Digital Trustee Role Overview

Alongside your general duties as a Trustee, the Digital Trustee provides strategic leadership on how technology can support and strengthen Create Your Dream SCIO’s mission. Digital development is central to improving service delivery, modernising our operations, engaging more effectively with our community and supporters, and strengthening our long‑term sustainability.

You will maintain an overview of the charity’s digital systems, data practices and technology‑related risks and opportunities. This includes ensuring that appropriate digital tools, processes and safeguards are in place, and advising the Board on how technology can enhance service delivery, collaboration, security and organisational impact.

You will provide the Board with regular insight into CYD’s digital health and maturity, highlight emerging digital trends that may benefit the charity, and support long‑term planning around digital transformation.

By helping CYD use technology safely, effectively and creatively, the Digital Trustee enables the charity to reach more people, deliver services more efficiently, and maintain high‑quality, accessible support. Your expertise will strengthen our resilience, support our growth, and enhance our overall impact.

Main responsibilities
• Provide thought leadership on the role of digital in CYD’s fundraising, marketing, communications, service delivery or operations, and help build and implement this vision.
• Highlight digital opportunities and risks relating to the charity’s overall strategy and to CYD in particular.
• Translate digital risks and opportunities for other trustees, enabling informed engagement from the whole Board.
• Lead on evaluating proposals for CYD for the Board.
• Provide strategic oversight of CYD implementation.
• Champion the use of data in Board discussions, and in driving delivery and improvement across key operational areas.
• Draw on personal professional networks to support CYD’s work.
• Help ensure the executive/operations teams have the digital capabilities required to implement the strategy.

 

Qualities of a digital trustee
• Successful track record in relevant fields such as digital marketing, product development, e‑commerce, digital transformation or related disciplines.
• Demonstrable experience in delivering transformational digital change, including improvements in processes, customer experiences or operational efficiency.
• Experience of agile project management, open‑source technologies, cloud platforms and digital services.
• Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to take collective responsibility for the governance of CYD.
• Ability to work strategically while understanding delivery‑level detail and the influencing skills required to bring staff and stakeholders along with plans.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to support the Board in understanding digital issues.
• Ability to analyse risk and opportunity and adopt a balanced, proportionate approach.
• Extensive professional networks and willingness to draw on relevant contacts.
• Long‑term commitment to CYD.

 

Responsibilities of all trustees
• Support and provide advice on CYD’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
• Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
• Oversee CYD’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
• Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
• Ensure that key risks are identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
• Review and approve CYD’s financial statements.
• Provide support and constructive challenge to CYD’s CEO in their delegated authority.
• Keep abreast of changes in CYD operating environment.
• Contribute to regular reviews of CYD’s governance.
• Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
• Use independent judgement, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect CYD’s interests.
• Contribute to the broader promotion of CYD’s aims, objects and reputation using your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.

 

Essential qualities and attributes of all trustees
• Willingness and ability to understand and accept trustee responsibilities and act in the charity’s best interests.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise independent judgement and work effectively as a Board member.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
• Willingness to lead according to our values.
• Commitment to The Nine Principles of Public Life in Scotland: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability & Stewardship, Openness, Honesty, Leadership, Duty and Respect.

Terms of appointment – Terms of office
• Trustees are appointed for a three‑year term of office, renewable for one further term to a maximum of four years.
• This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Time commitment (estimated at a half a day per month)
• Attending six Board meetings annually (held remotely or in person at a suitable location).
• Membership of a sub‑committee, normally meeting several times per year.
• Responding to occasional ad hoc governance, technical or advisory matters as needed.

 

Expires: 2026-06-30

Contact: info@createyourdream.uk