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Mind Over Mountains
Trustee recruitment
1 in 4 people in England experience a mental health problem of some kind each year.
1 in 6 people report experiencing a
common mental health problem (like anxiety & depression) in any given week.
The Association of Mental Health Providers suggests that over 8 million people (1 in 8 of our population) are supported by mental health charities.
Mind Over Mountains is an ambitious & innovative mental health charity that helps people to thrive through therapeutic outdoor experiences. We support people to restore & sustain their mental health through a highly integrated practice that brings together walking in nature, mindfulness, & professional coaching & counselling.
We are looking for up to 3 Trustees to join our Board. The charity is looking for candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds, with skills & abilities to complement those of existing Trustees. We wish to appoint Trustees who can contribute to the Board & support our CEO delivering our ambitious 3-year strategy looking forward to a future of continuing growth, change, ambition, & development.
All Trustees should be able to demonstrate the following:
- Strong empathy & enthusiasm for Mind Over Mountains & a commitment to its vision and values, including as a more diverse & inclusive organisation.
- The ability to bring new networks of engagement to the charity to expand its profile locally & nationally.
- A good understanding of the principles of corporate governance.
- Integrity, relevant experience, & the ability to contribute effectively as a Board member.
We are also looking for people with the following specific skills and expertise:
- Financial with understanding of charity accounting.
- Mental health practitioner.
- Safeguarding knowledge & expertise.
- Charity management/governance at a senior level.
Our current Board has a good gender & age balance. We wish to increase our diversity & therefore particularly welcome applications of people from ethnic minority backgrounds. The Mind Over Mountains Board recognises that valuable perspectives may be present in different combinations of roles & experiences.
The Trustees role is unremunerated but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
To apply, please submit:
A copy of your CV or biographical details.
A brief statement of interest (maximum 2 sides of A4) indicating why you are interested in the Trustee appointment with Mind Over Mountains & the specific skills you are able to bring to the charity.
Please email applications to recruitment@mindovermountains.org.uk. Please note that applications submitted directly via LinkedIn, or any other recruitment platform, will not be considered.
Applications should arrive by midday Monday 14th October 2024
We expect to be able to advise candidates by the 18th whether they have been shortlisted for an interview.
Interviews will be held virtually on 24th & 25th October.
We expect to make appointments by early November.
