Chair of the Board of Trustees

Join our Board and lead as Chair as we continue our ambition to support more people than ever to develop positive mental well-being.

Location: Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire

​Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 22nd July

Who we are

Solent Mind is the largest mental health charity in Hampshire, (£14m) and part of a network of over 100 Local Minds who tailor trusted mental health services to its communities. We give anyone with a mental health issue somewhere to turn to for support.

Who we are looking for

Solent Mind is looking for a new Chair to lead their Board of Trustees.

You will bring experience of successful senior leadership within a charitable, commercial or public sector organisation, with extensive experience in charity governance as a Chair or a Trustee of a medium/large-sized organisation and as Chair of a Baord committee.

An understanding and experience of the journey of growth of an organisation is essential, as Solent Mind seek to professionalise further and grow their presence in Hampshire.

Having indirect or direct experience of mental health is desirable along with a strong interest in mental health & wellbeing and the key issues in our local communities.

We seek a collaborative Chair, someone who is able to convene and lead a busy Board of Trustees, and build relationships both internally with the staff, and externally with key stakeholders. The ability to influence and act as an ambassador for Solent Mind will be key. Experience of fundraising in a charitable organisation would be most welcome in light of diminishing statutory funding.

Expertise and/or experience in supporting EDI improvement work is highly desirable to assist Solent Mind to progress this important priority.

We welcome applicants from minority and ethnic communities who are underrepresented on the Board. We value diverse perspectives from the widest possible range of backgrounds.

Time commitment

c.3-4  days per month.

There are 6 evening, in-person Board meetings at the Head Office and 4 virtual Committee meetings per annual schedule, plus regular calls with the Chief Executive.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 22nd July.