1. South East London Mind

Trustees

Hybrid/London

We are seeking to add to the expertise of our experienced, professional Board of Trustees. All our Trustees need excellent communication skills, the ability to work effectively as part of a team, strategic vision and good, independent judgement.

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Who we are

South East London (SEL) Mind was formed through the merger of Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind and Lambeth & Southwark Mind in January 2024. We are one of the largest local Mind charities with a diverse workforce of over 400 staff and volunteers, working to support people with mental health problems and dementia in our five boroughs.


The role

  • Voluntary (expenses paid)
  • Approximately 4-8 hours per month
  • Board Meetings take place in London Bridge. Most sub-committee meetings take place virtually via Video Conference

South East London (SEL) Mind was formed through the merger of Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind and Lambeth & Southwark Mind in January 2024. We are a highly regarded, innovative local charity working alongside people with mental health problems and dementia in their local communities to improve their quality of life. With an annual turnover of £8m, 250 staff and over 200 volunteers, we are one of the largest charities in the Mind network.

We are seeking to add to the expertise of our experienced, professional Board of Trustees. All our Trustees need excellent communication skills, the ability to work effectively as part of a team, strategic vision and good, independent judgement.

In this recruitment, we are particularly seeking people with experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Legal
  • Fundraising
  • Marketing and Communications
  • IT/Facilities/Property management
  • Lived experience that will bring further diversity to the Board

Inclusion is one of our core values and we see great benefits in having a diverse Board.

We would therefore strongly encourage applications from the following, currently under-represented, groups:

  • People from Global Majority backgrounds
  • LGBTQ+ people
  • People aged under 35

Closing date: Sunday 24 November 2024 (11:59pm)

Likely Interview date: 04 or 05 December 2024

More details, including how to apply, can be found in the recruitment pack, or via our website at:

Trustee | South East London Mind

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Supporting document(s)

  • selmind-trustee-recruitment-pack-11-2024-web-pages-sm.pdf - Download

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