Trustee

The role of Trustee is expected to take an average of approximately 6 hours per month. This includes preparation for and attendance at an average of one Board or Committee meeting per month, as well as occasional events. All Trustees are appointed for a 3-year term, with the potential for serving up to a maximum of three termsWhat difference will you make? Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, developing the organisation's aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines. We are passionate about promoting good mental health. We're committed to supporting local people living with mental health problems and dementia and are looking for new Trustees who share that passion.

• Campaigning
• Marketing strategy
• Network / system management
• Fundraising strategy, Excellent communication skills, including active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strategic vision
• Good, independent judgement
• Ability to analyse information effectively and challenge appropriately, Live in, and/or have a good understanding of the diverse local communities in Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark
• Understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trustees.
Qualities and Behaviours
• Commitment to the organisation and its purpose, vision, values and aims
• Collaborative and open to listening and learning
• Honest and with a high level of integrity
• Willing and able to devote the necessary time and effort to the role
• Willing to share skills, expertise and experience relevant
• Tact and diplomacy
  
  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, This is an exciting time to join SEL Mind following a period of significant growth and change. We have recently completed a merger so that we now cover five boroughs: Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. As we continue to embed new and innovative services and newly forged partnerships, our focus continues to be on providing excellent quality whilst being responsive to new opportunities and changing needs.
Earlier this year we finalised a new 3-year organisational strategy, and we are seeking people to help ensure we make it a meaningful reality. You will be joining an ambitious Board to help shape our vision and the way we work, in collaboration with a skilled and experienced Senior Leadership Team. We want to harness your experience and skills as we drive forward on our mission together.

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