Board Trustee

Company Description

The Grae Matta Foundation is a UK-based non-profit organization and association dedicated to enhancing mental health support within higher education and workplace settings. Established in 2017, the foundation strives to ensure that individuals have timely access to appropriate mental health resources, thereby fostering healthier educational and professional environments. It is committed to improving mental health in higher education and the workplace by developing and influencing organizational policy. The Foundation is dedicated to advancing research on the efficacy and improvement of mental health services in these settings.

As a Trustee you will play a vital role in overseeing the governance of the charity. You will be working alongside a small but dedicated Board of Trustees with a diverse pool of skills and experience. You must be a good role model and be able to have the confident respect and support of the President and the Charities staff team.The Board will meet approximately four times a year, alongside sub-groups comprising Strategy, Planning, Research, Marketing, Finance & HR. The meetings are generally during the evenings but occasional weekend meetings may be required.Ideally you will hold strong connections in your area of expertise; a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion; and have a passion for the Mental Health Industry. We are keen to find trustees who can bring diverse voices and experiences to our board.

Role Description

This is a volunteer Board Trustee role located in the London Area, United Kingdom, but with flexibility for some work from home. The Board Trustee will work closely with other trustees to help govern and shape the Foundation’s strategic direction. Responsibilities include participating in regular board meetings, contributing to committees focused on specific areas of the Foundation’s work, and contributing to fundraising initiatives.

Qualifications

A candidate should possess the following skills:

Experience in governance or policy-making, with a strong understanding of strategic planning
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals, including board members, staff, and other stakeholders

This is a highly rewarding and varied role, and we particularly encourage applicants with an extensive background in the following areas:

Background in Legal, HR, IT, R&D, Fundraising, Accounting and Marketing & Communications.

Qualifications that would be beneficial for a candidate to possess include:

Experience in the mental health or education sectors
Experience in fundraising or philanthropy
Experience serving on a non-profit board or committee

These are indeed challenging times so we need Trustees who are hands on and dedicated to making sure the Foundation survives these extremely challenging times

To apply for the role applicants must be sympathetic to the aims and objectives of Grae Matta Foundation and ideally have some experience of ill mental health with themselves or close friends and family.

Length: 3 Year Term.

There will be a round of phone/video interviews – successful applicants will be required to come into London for a final meeting.

Board Trustee

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