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Trustee

South East London Mind

Seeking a Trustee to join our board, providing strategic leadership, governance and oversight to support SEL Mind's mission to improve mental health and wellbeing across local communities.

Detailed Description

South East London (SEL) Mind is 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. SEL Mind was formed through the merger of Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind and Lambeth & Southwark Mind in January 2024. 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, whilst we will consider all strong candidates, we are particularly seeking people with experience in one or more of the following areas: - HR - Finance - Digital: IT and Data - Lived experience as a dementia carer Inclusion is one of our core values and we see great benefits in having a diverse Board. Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please apply for this role on our website.

Activities you will be doing

IT, Technology & Websites,Counselling,Finance & Accountancy,Business, Management & Research,Trusteeships & Committees

What skills are required for this role

Bookkeeping & Finance, Counselling, IT Skills - good, Negotiating, Project Management

Why these skills are required

In this recruitment, whilst we will consider all strong candidates, we are particularly seeking people with experience in one or more of the following areas: - HR - Finance - Digital: IT and Data - Lived experience as a dementia carer The successful applicant should also have excellent communication skills, the ability to work effectively as part of a team, strategic vision and good, independent judgement.

What is in it for you

- Play a direct role in shaping services and outcomes for people with mental health problems and dementia in South East London - Use your experience to influence real decisions and create social impact - Help ensure the organisation delivers on its mission and grows sustainably

Time Commitment

Approximately 6 hours per month. Our Trustee terms last 3 years.

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Board Meetings take place in London Bridge. Most sub-committee meetings take place virtually via video conference.

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Application Process
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Role Type
Suitable For
18+
We Welcome
SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support. SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are. We welcome all applicants of any background.
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