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Board Trustee & Member of the People, Wellbeing & Remuneration Committee

Voluntary Role

Help shape the future of mental health support across England

At Everyturn Mental Health, we believe nobody should struggle alone. As one of the UK's leading mental health charities and NHS partners, we provide a wide range of mental health and wellbeing services to communities across England. We are now seeking an experienced and passionate individual to join our Board of Trustees and become a member of our People, Wellbeing & Remuneration Committee.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of an ambitious organisation that is delivering its ten-year strategy, Hope for the Future, and transforming mental health support for the people and communities we serve.

About the role

As a Trustee, you will share collective responsibility for the overall strategic direction, organisational effectiveness, governance and financial accountability of Everyturn Mental Health. As a member of the People, Wellbeing & Remuneration Committee, you will provide support and challenge around workforce strategy, organisational development, culture, wellbeing, remuneration and equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with experience in:

• Strategic workforce transformation

• Human Resources leadership

• Organisational development

• Workforce planning and culture change

• Innovation and growth through people

• Leading organisations through significant transformational change, including the workforce implications of emerging technologies and AI

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience of organisational leadership at a strategic level

• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

• Strong governance, people or organisational development expertise

• Excellent judgement and decision-making skills

• The ability to contribute positively and collaboratively at Board level

• Passion for improving mental health and wellbeing outcomes

• Alignment with Everyturn's values of Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence

Commitment

Trustees are required to attend:

• Four Board meetings per year (virtual or in person)

• People, Wellbeing & Remuneration Committee meetings

• Occasional ad hoc meetings where required

Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Our commitment to inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Board. We are particularly keen to hear from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled people and those from underrepresented groups. Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process and whilst carrying out the role.

Recruitment timetable

• Closing Date: 27th November 2026

• Shortlisting and informal discussions: Week commencing 30th November 2026

• Formal interviews (via Microsoft Teams): Week commencing 7th December 2026

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role before applying, or would like to discuss any adjustments that you need to complete the application process, or to to carry out this role, please contact our recruitment team.