At the Mental Health Foundation, we are looking to strengthen our board with the appointment of a new Treasurer. This is a voluntary position which will bring you a rewarding experience and an opportunity to help the Foundation deliver its mission. The role is part-time, with attendance required at various meetings throughout the year.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join a dynamic and inclusive Board of trustees and help ensure the Foundation maximises its impact. We are seeking candidates from all backgrounds and with a range of experiences, however, financial experience is essential. We aim to be an anti-racist organisation and to strengthen and maintain diversity on the Board, we would particularly welcome applications from young people, women and people from minority ethnic backgrounds.
What does the role involve?
- Chair the Foundation’s Board and to Chair the Finance, People & Governance Committee, with a close view on financial sustainability
- Ensure the Foundation is in line with charity law, company law and relevant legislation.
- To uphold the Foundation’s values and be an ambassador for the Foundation.
Requirements
What can you bring to the Foundation?
We would expect all applicants to have a clear motivation for being a trustee, knowledge or experience of charity trusteeship, or a clear willingness to learn and attend training to strengthen your governance skills. In addition, we are looking for the following skills, knowledge and experience:
- Integrity, strategic vision and good relationship-building skills
- Financial experience that would be suitable for a Treasurer role
- Understanding of or interest in mental health and public mental health approaches
Please note that for safeguarding purposes, all our roles require a DBS/PVG check.
Please see the attached job description for more information!
Other information
How to apply
To express your interest, please complete the application form on our website and attach a covering letter in which you indicate;
– Your interest in mental health and the Mental Health Foundation
– Your financial experience that would be suitable for a Treasurer role
– Any experience you have in governance in a charity, private or public body
– Your goals and what you would hope to achieve as a trustee with the Foundation
– How you would ensure you can meet the commitments of being a trustee
Closing date is 5pm on Friday 31st March 2023
We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. Diversity and inclusion is a strategic priority for us as an employer and mental health charity, and we are proud to be signatories of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and the Disability Confident Committed Scheme. Applications from under-represented sections of the community are actively encouraged.