Chair of the Board

Chair of the Board Location: Brighton and Hove Job Type: Part time Contract Type: Voluntary Salary: Voluntary with reasonable travel expenses reimbursed Join our client in Brighton and Hove as their Chair of the Board About them Our client is a registered charity dedicated to promoting positive understanding, awareness and attitudes towards mental health while […]

Chair of the Board

Location: Brighton and Hove
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Voluntary
Salary: Voluntary with reasonable travel expenses reimbursed

Join our client in Brighton and Hove as their Chair of the Board

About them

Our client is a registered charity dedicated to promoting positive understanding, awareness and attitudes towards mental health while supporting and empowering people in their local community experiencing mental health issues

As they continue to develop and expand their vital mental health services, they are seeking a committed individual with strategic vision and governance experience to help guide their mission of improving mental health support and wellbeing across Brighton and Hove, East and West Sussex.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Board of Trustees in developing strategic plans
• Chair Board meetings, AGMs and provide leadership in governance matters
• Support and review the performance of the CEO
• Represent the organisation at functions, meetings and in media engagements
• Lead trustee recruitment, learning and development, apparisal and succession planning processes
• Contribute to determining MiBH’s strategy and structure through effective governance
• Support robust financial controls and strategic planning processes

Candidate Profile

• Previous leadership experience in the non-profit sector
• Dedication to their mission, vision and values
• Ability to take a strategic view and make sound judgements in the organisation’s best interests
• Willingness to understand and fulfil legal responsibilities of trusteeship
• Excellent reflective skills and ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team
• Strong communication skills and willingness to share knowledge and experience

Key Dates

Closing Date: 10am, Monday 6th October 2025
Interviews: from Wednesday 15th October 2025, in person. They will endeavour to accommodate any remote interview requests; however, their preference is to do interviews in person.

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