Solent Mind Board Trustee/Director
- Recruiter
- Solent Mind
- Location
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Southampton
South East EnglandUnited Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 02 Sep 2022
- Closes
- 30 Sep 2022
- Job Title
- Associate Director
- Category
- Public Sector
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
One in four of us will suffer from a mental health problem at some time in our lives. Do you want to use your skills and experience to play a leading role in a charity which provides real, practical help? Our Vision Statement is that we won t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect.
Solent Mind supports people to achieve improved mental health and wellbeing, and provides a range of services delivered by more than 300 staff and 70 volunteers, with an turnover of more than GBP10 million. We provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. Our Head Office is located 15/16 The Avenue, Southampton, and we operate from over 15 locations across Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire. Solent Mind is affiliated to Mind (the national mental health charity), is an active member of the national Mind Network, and works closely with Havant & East Hants Mind and Andover Mind. Further information is available via our website
The role of the Board is to govern the charity; setting policy, strategy and ensuring exemplary governance and financial control. The day to day management of the charity is undertaken by the Chief Executive and her senior management team. Solent Mind seeks to have among its Trustees a range of experience and expertise, including one or more of the following:
- Lived experience of mental ill–health Human Resources and people management Business, entrepreneurial and commercial skills Fundraising and marketing Digital Transformation Clinical practice
Solent Mind seeks representatives from a range of diverse communities. If you feel you have a contribution to make as a Board Trustee / Director, and can demonstrate a commitment to Solent Mind and its aims and values, we would be delighted to hear from you.