Board Member

• Mind Your Head

• VO105310

We have vacancies for individuals to join our board of trustees who have an interest in helping to shape our mental health services and supporting the work of our charity. We would be particularly keen to hear from individuals who have a good understanding of social media and marketing as well as applications from younger people who would like to represent younger people living in Shetland .
We have 6 meetings per year both in person and online. We offer a thorough induction and support for all our trustees. We have Team Days three times a year where trustees are invited to come and have lunch with other trustees and staff and we have an annual strategy day where management and trustees develop the strategy and focus of the charity for the year ahead.

Experience required

Each Trustee must have:
A commitment to the mission of Mind Your Head.
A willingness to meet the minimum time requirement.
Personal integrity at all times and to declare any conflicts of interest and abide by the MYH Trustee Code of Conduct.
Strategic vision.
Good independent judgement.
An ability to think carefully and solve problems.
Enthusiasm and willingness to be flexible.
A willingness to speak their mind, participate in discussions and decision-making and abide by decisions made. Trustees must give adequate notice and apologies when unable to attend Board meetings.
An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
An ability to treat all information, gained by virtue of being a Trustee, in strictest confiedence.
An ability to work effectively as a member of the team and to take decisions for the good Mind Your Head.
A willingness to continuous professional development.

Travel details

Market House, Lerwick and online.

• About
• Location
• Notes