Trustee & Changemaker

WHO WE ARE

We're FIRST UK, a EdTech charity using robots, role models and competitions to make STEM more approachable and inclusive – empowering young people with the technical knowledge and soft skills to engineer better futures.

It’s an exciting time to join us as we move from startup into scaling mode. We’re backed by some of the world’s leading tech-enabled businesses including Arm, Purposeful Ventures, Smiths Group, Bloomberg, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and many more.

In summer 2026 we’ll publish a new 5-year strategy articulating how we will build more than robots in schools and community groups nationwide, alongside growing our annual income to £2m by 2027.

"It’s easy to see why competitions like this really do help students develop the skills they’re going to need for the rest of their lives. Honestly, I wish I had something like this when I was at school."

Spencer Kelly, BBC Broadcaster.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We're on the hunt for simply brilliant people to share their talent, expertise and time to take the UK’s most exciting tech-education charity to the next level. You will be pivotal in shaping and enacting our new 5 year strategy to make STEM less intimidating and more inclusive. 

Beyond the statutory governance piece, we're really looking for changemakers from a diverse set of backgrounds who can use their lived experiences, knowledge and relationships to:

• Unlock doors to increase our reach and impact
• Make serendipitous connections which fuel partnerships and income
• Raise our profile, share of voice and influence

We are particularly interested in folk who can really attack growth - across both income generation/fundraising and participation/schools. Your tenacity, passion and relationships will help us achieve our mission better and sooner.

To find out more about us and download the candidate pack head to our website here, or click below.