Location - London (Hybrid)

Time Commitment - Approximately 12-15 days per year for each role, including evening board meetings and strategy days.

Compensation: This is an unremunerated role

About Mind Tower Hamlets Newham and Redbridge (THNR)

MindTHNR has been delivering services and support for people living in our community for over 30 years.

Our goal is to assist individuals in our local communities in achieving improved mental health and overall well-being, as well as living their lives to the fullest. We accomplish this by offering a variety of services that cater to local requirements, such as Mental Health Support, Well-being Groups, Talking Therapies, Employment Support, Advice and Information, as well as Advocacy services.

Our Vision

Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham has a vision of a society where people with mental health and emotional needs are accepted and included without fear of stigma and discrimination. We want to work towards a society where our clients needs and ambitions are supported and where people with mental health and emotional needs are free from stigma and discrimination. We believe that everyone has the right to access comprehensive services which enable them to reach their full potential and work towards their recovery.

You can find out more about National Mind’s current 2021-2024 strategy here

Our Purpose

We Connect Minds - We bring people together to make change in their communities.

We Support Minds - We deliver life-changing support.

We Change Minds - We speak out and demand better from policy-makers and the public. We are here to fight for mental health and wellbeing

Our Values

Openness: We are committed to being open, honest and transparent in our work with clients. We strive to enable all communities to access our services.

Together: We work collaboratively in partnership with people with personal experience of mental health and emotional needs to make sure our services are as effective as possible.

Responsive: We tailor our support to the needs of each individual

Independent: We are an independent third-sector organisation and are fearless in our commitment to campaigning and influencing decision-makers on behalf of our client groups.

Unstoppable: We will not stop campaigning for better mental health services and access for those who need it.

The Role

The Trustee role has a statutory duty and responsibility for governing and directing how our Charity is managed and run.

The role of the trustee is:

• To ensure that MindTHNR complies with its governing document (Memorandum and Articles of Association/Constitution), charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• To ensure that MindTHNR pursues its objects as defined in its governing document (Memorandum and Articles of Association/Constitution).
• To ensure that MindTHNR applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives.
• To contribute actively to the Executive Committee’s role in giving firm strategic direction to the Chief Executive and senior management team, setting overall policy, defining goals, and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
• To safeguard the good name, culture and ethos of MindTHNR.
• To ensure the financial stability of MindTHNR.
• To protect and manage the property of the charity and to ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds.

Who We Are Looking For In a Trustee:

• Commitment to MindTHNR vision and mission to improving mental health services and raising awareness of mental health.
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of the Board of Trustees and be prepared to access information and training to develop this.
• Commitment to Nolan’s Seven Principles of Public Life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership.
• Operate strategically and to work effectively with the Board of Trustees and CEO to develop the strategic vision for the organisation.
• Use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions using good, independent judgement.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An understanding and commitment to equality, equity, and inclusion in line with our strategic objective to work towards becoming an Anti-Racist, Anti Discriminatory organisation.

Role-Specific Experience & Skills - Human Resources (including DEIB)

We are looking a senior HR professional who is passionate about improving mental health with an understanding of the UK charity sector and good governance, along with thorough understanding of HR policy and best practices.

For more information, please see our recruitment pack: Mind THNR - Trustee - Recruitment Pack

Recruitment Timeline

• Stage 1 - Video/ Phone Interview with Diversifying Group: 29th July to 6th August
• Stage 2 – Interviews with Mind THNR – Week commencing 25th September

How To Apply

If this role is of interest, please submit your CV and supporting statement below.

Your statement should be up to 2 pages long (no more than 900 words), answering the following questions:

• Please outline your demonstrable commitment to Mind THNR’s mission and purpose, and your motivation for applying to this role
• Outline your relevant experience for the role you’re applying for.

Closing Date: Sunday 28th July 2024 at 23.59hrs

If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please feel free to contact Steph from Diversifying Group at [email protected].

Our Commitment

Mind THNR is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people from all sections of the community. We would like to encourage applicants from Black, Asian and other Global Majority backgrounds and those with disabilities.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please get in touch with Steph Aaron-Obelley ([email protected])