Job Description:
Volunteer Board Trustee Recruitment
In person role, 6 evenings, 2 hours per meetings per year approximately
If you can commit, then please send your CV with a covering letter to info@burtonmind.co.uk
This is an unpaid volunteer role
Closing date 31/01/2026 5pm
About Burton and District Mind
We are your local mental health charity affiliated with Mind: the leading mental health charity in England & Wales.
We cover East Staffordshire, Lichfield District & Tamworth Borough.
We have been supporting people with lived experience of mental health problems across our community since 1991.
We will not give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect.
Burton and District Mind Values
Service Quality, Integrity, Client Focus, Respect, Inclusivity, Collaboration and Sustainability
Our services are planned, co-produced and evaluated. Our approach is person-centered, and recovery driven. We have a trained and supervised team. Our trustees and our participants are involved in our decisions. Our information governance and health & safety commitments comply with industry standards. Our funding and spending is managed and overseen by our Board of Trustees.
We proudly work with the community, other voluntary organisations, social enterprise sector organisations, NHS and Local authorities in both informal and formal partnerships. This includes agreements to share knowledge, experience, training, skills, and contracts of work.
We are looking for a Board Trustees
If you are:
Passionate about improving mental health services in our area
A strategic and creative thinker
A team player who can collaborate as part of the Trustee Board
Available for up to 6 pre-planned evening meetings per year, and potentially 2 additional meetings per year tbc
We would love to hear from you:
Please send your CV and covering letter telling us about yourself and your interest in Burton and District Mind to – info@burtonmind.co.uk or call Tele 01283 566696 about the role.
Closing date 30th Sept 2025
Person Specification for Trustees
We do not expect prospective Trustees to meet all the points on this list; each person brings their own variety of skills, experience and life experience. We consider the individual qualities of each application and training can be offered in some areas.
Essential
A commitment to Burton and District Mind’s values and ethos
Willingness to attend regular Board meetings and where appropriate additional meetings
A willingness to contribute to discussions in board meetings and to listen to other points of view respectfully
A knowledge/ interest of mental health services either personally, as a carer or supporter of someone with lived experience of mental health issues
An understanding of how race, racism, culture, gender, sexuality, age, religious belief and disability affect outcomes in relation to mental health services
Basic IT skills, and good communication skills
Willingness to take on the responsibilities of trusteeship
An understanding of statutory and charity regulations or a willingness to become familiar with them
To contribute to make informed decisions as part of the board
To consider all reports, recommendations and proposals and ensure they are for the betterment of the organisation and its beneficiaries
Willingness to adhere to B&D Mind’s policies and procedures
Willingness and ability to attend training as required for board development
Have clear, independent judgment
A respectful understanding of Data-Protection Legislation and confidentiality
Ability to think strategically
Desirable
Experience of trusteeship
Knowledge of charity governance
Contribute to the Strategy of the organisation
Being a proactive member of the Board
Willingness to act as an organisational ambassador
Willingness to attend fundraising and tender events if required
Experience of mental health issues either personally or as a carer
Lived experience of mental health, personal, or through supporting another
Specialist skills e.g.:
Mental Health / Health / Social Care management
Leadership and Organisational Development
Risk Management
IT
Accounting/bookkeeping
Commercial knowledge e.g. in procurement or contracting
Legal skills
Fundraising
HR and employment legislation experience
Marketing and Communications
1. General Roles and Responsibilities of all Trustees
As part of the Board, to take overall strategic responsibility for the organisation’s business plan, management and long-term plans
To act in the organisation’s best interests, and ensure the organisation adheres to charity and statutory regulations and best practice, and its own governing documents
To ensure the organisation is open and transparent, and takes accountability for its actions and decisions
To work closely with other Board members and the Chief Officer to ensure that B&D Mind meets its aims and objectives
To attend regular Board meetings, and take active part in decision-making and voting
To consider all recommendations and proposals and ensure they are for the betterment of the organisation and its beneficiaries
To be committed to B&D Mind’s aims and objectives and promote a positive image of mental health
To occasionally attend external meetings to represent B&D Mind’s interests
2. Time Commitment
The board holds 6 evening meetings per year for approximately 2 hours. In addition, there is a requirement to consider all relevant papers prior to each meeting, and there may be a requirement to devote additional time to the organisation when it is undergoing a period of increased service activity.