Chair Of Trustees, Scarborough, Whitby And Ryedale Mind

Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Mind

We are working in partnership with Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Mind (SWR Mind), an independent registered charity, working in partnership with National Mind, providing advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

SWR Mind are now seeking to appoint a Chair of Trustees to provide leadership and direction to the Board of Trustees. The Chair’s aim is to enable the board to fulfil their responsibilities for the overall governance and strategic direction of the organisation. The Chair will ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations and to make sure that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document.

The Chair's role is also to work in partnership with the Chief Executive, helping them achieve the aims of the organisation; and to optimise the relationship between the board of Trustees and the staff.

Key areas:

• External Relationships
• Governance
• Chairing and leading the Board Relationship with the CEO and the wider management team
• Ambassador for SWR Mind
• Board and Trustee Efficiency and Effectiveness
• Strategic Leadership

The successful candidate will ideally have Board experience with great leadership qualities and the ability to confidently lead with tact and diplomacy. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and deliver the vision of the charity and bring people together giving the board a voice. You will have excellent relationship skills and act as an ambassador for Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Mind (SWR Mind) attending functions and meetings and acting as a spokesperson.

For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment, [email protected] or 01962 813300. Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date for applications: 8th August 202