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Job description
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Mind in Salford
Location: Salford / Hybrid
Contract: Voluntary Trustee position
Time commitment: Approximately 1- to 1.5-days per month
Would you like to use your leadership and governance experience to help shape the future of a charity making a lasting difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people across Salford?
Mind in Salford is seeking a new Chair of Trustees to lead its Board and support the charity as it builds on over 50 years of providing vital local mental health services.
About Mind in Salford
Mind in Salford is an independent, user-focused charity committed to ensuring local people experiencing mental health problems receive the support and respect they deserve.
The charity provides a range of services including advocacy, welfare rights and debt advice, mindfulness, mental health training and specialist support for the LGBTQ+ community through its Rainbow Mind programme.
With an experienced Senior Leadership Team and a Board that is going through a period of transition, this is an opportunity for a new Chair to strengthen Board effectiveness, support the development of new Trustees and help shape the charity’s next chapter.
About the Role
The Chair will provide strategic leadership to the Board, ensuring effective governance, sound decision-making and a clear focus on Mind in Salford’s charitable purpose.
In this role, you will lead and develop an effective, inclusive and high-performing Board, Chair meetings, build a strong, constructive relationship with the Chief Executive and represent the Charity and help develop relationships with key partners and supporters.
About You
They are looking for someone with senior strategic leadership experience and a strong understanding of charity governance, who can lots of emotional intelligence and sound judgement to the role.
You will bring:
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Experience of working with a charity Board or in a senior non-executive role.
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A strong understanding of the duties and responsibilities of charity Trustees.
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The ability to chair meetings effectively, build consensus and manage challenging conversations.
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Experience of providing strategic oversight of finance, risk and organisational performance.
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Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
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A genuine commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Knowledge of health and social care, or a related sector, would be valuable. A connection to Salford and its communities is also important.
Commitment
The Board meets every two months, alongside a Finance sub-committee which meets four times a year. Trustees are expected to prepare for meetings, review papers in advance and contribute actively to Board discussions. As Chair you will be expected to meet regularly with the CEO and provide support outside of the formal meeting structure.
This is a voluntary position, although reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed. The initial term is three years, with a maximum of three terms.
How to Apply
To apply, please click Apply Now below. You will need to include:
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An up-to-date CV.
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A covering statement of no more than two pages outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and the value you would bring as Chair.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact our recruitment partners, Atkinson HR Consulting. Contact information can be found on the Candidate Information Pack and website.
Key Dates
Closing date: Tuesday 29 September 2026 at 12 noon
Interview date: Friday 16 October 2026 (in person)
Organisation
Posted on: 26 August 2026
Closing date: 29 September 2026 at 12:00
Tags: Mental Health
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Inverness, Highland Council (Hybrid)
Nairn, Highland Council
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
Help cats in the Inverness and Nairn areas!
As a charity we can help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations from our supporters. Raising funds is a key role in our charity, helping to raise the vital funds needed to help more cats and kittens in need.
As a fundraising volunteer, we will support you every step of the way to ensure your time at Cats Protection is a positive and rewarding one. Whatever time you can give really does make a big difference We have lots of exciting activities to choose from for example attending a fundraising event, fundraising online, promoting fundraising activities on social media, handling administrative tasks, or contributing to the development of new fundraising ideas. Whatever your skill set, this role could be perfect for you!
It is a flexible role, you have the choice to be involved in the following:
o face-to-face fundraising – organising or helping with fundraising events, attending supermarket collections and monitoring collection boxes.
o online fundraising – assisting with online appeals, increasing social media engagement to maximise funds raised.
o bringing new ideas! - We always love to come up with new ideas to raise funds for cats and we’d love to help bring yours to life.
o engaging with your local branch and Fundraising Hub and feeling like an integral part of the team.
You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge though Cats Protection’s learn online system, providing you with the skills to thrive as a fundraiser. You’ll also have the chance to meet new people and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
Money raised by our volunteers enables us to put cats first. Cats are at the centre of all we do. We care for them, ensure their welfare, and help others to understand and better support them.
We're looking for someone with:
o Sympathy to cats and our values
o Happy to be part of a team of dedicated volunteers and employees.
o Flexible and adaptable to different events/activities
o Open to new ideas and ways of fundraising
o Good communication and team player
Our Fundraising Volunteer roles are very flexible, often certain times of the year are busier than others. You can choose your level of involvement to suit your schedule!
At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.
The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we encounter as part of our activities.
Thank you for your support and sharing in this commitment and for everything you will do during your time with Cats Protection!
Organisation
Cats Protection
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Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Posted on: 13 August 2026
Closing date: 31 October 2026 at 11:49
Tags: Customer Service, Social Media, Community Fundraising
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Ardrossan, North Ayrshire Council (On-site)
Ayr, South Ayrshire
Dalry, North Ayrshire Council
Troon, South Ayrshire
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
Help cats in the Ayrshire area!
As a charity we can help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations from our supporters. Raising funds is a key role in our charity, helping to raise the vital funds needed to help more cats and kittens in need.
As a fundraising volunteer, we will support you every step of the way to ensure your time at Cats Protection is a positive and rewarding one. Whatever time you can give really does make a big difference We have lots of exciting activities to choose from for example attending a fundraising event, fundraising online, promoting fundraising activities on social media, handling administrative tasks, or contributing to the development of new fundraising ideas. Whatever your skill set, this role could be perfect for you!
It is a flexible role, you have the choice to be involved in the following:
o face-to-face fundraising – organising or helping with fundraising events, attending supermarket collections and monitoring collection boxes.
o online fundraising – assisting with online appeals, increasing social media engagement to maximise funds raised.
o bringing new ideas! - We always love to come up with new ideas to raise funds for cats and we’d love to help bring yours to life.
o engaging with your local branch and Fundraising Hub and feeling like an integral part of the team.
You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge though Cats Protection’s learn online system, providing you with the skills to thrive as a fundraiser. You’ll also have the chance to meet new people and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
Money raised by our volunteers enables us to put cats first. Cats are at the centre of all we do. We care for them, ensure their welfare, and help others to understand and better support them.
We're looking for someone with:
o Sympathy to cats and our values
o Happy to be part of a team of dedicated volunteers and employees.
o Flexible and adaptable to different events/activities
o Open to new ideas and ways of fundraising
o Good communication and team player
Our Fundraising Volunteer roles are very flexible, often certain times of the year are busier than others. You can choose your level of involvement to suit your schedule!
At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.
The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we encounter as part of our activities.
Thank you for your support and sharing in this commitment and for everything you will do during your time with Cats Protection!
Organisation
Cats Protection
View profile
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Posted on: 13 August 2026
Closing date: 31 October 2026 at 11:48
Tags: Customer Service, Social Media, Community Fundraising
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Aberdeen City (Hybrid)
Aberdeenshire
Aboyne, Aberdeenshire
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
Help support cats in the North East of Scotland!
As a charity we can help thousands of cats each year thanks to the generous donations from our supporters. Raising funds is a key role in our charity, helping to raise the vital funds needed to help more cats and kittens in need.
As a fundraising volunteer, we will support you every step of the way to ensure your time at Cats Protection is a positive and rewarding one. Whatever time you can give really does make a big difference We have lots of exciting activities to choose from for example attending a fundraising event, fundraising online, promoting fundraising activities on social media, handling administrative tasks, or contributing to the development of new fundraising ideas. Whatever your skill set, this role could be perfect for you!
It is a flexible role, you have the choice to be involved in the following:
o face-to-face fundraising – organising or helping with fundraising events, attending supermarket collections and monitoring collection boxes.
o online fundraising – assisting with online appeals, increasing social media engagement to maximise funds raised.
o bringing new ideas! - We always love to come up with new ideas to raise funds for cats and we’d love to help bring yours to life.
o engaging with your local branch and Fundraising Hub and feeling like an integral part of the team.
You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge though Cats Protection’s learn online system, providing you with the skills to thrive as a fundraiser. You’ll also have the chance to meet new people and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.
Money raised by our volunteers enables us to put cats first. Cats are at the centre of all we do. We care for them, ensure their welfare, and help others to understand and better support them.
We're looking for someone with:
o Sympathy to cats and our values
o Happy to be part of a team of dedicated volunteers and employees.
o Flexible and adaptable to different events/activities
o Open to new ideas and ways of fundraising
o Good communication and team player
Our Fundraising Volunteer roles are very flexible, often certain times of the year are busier than others. You can choose your level of involvement to suit your schedule!
At Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles. We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams. We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.
The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we encounter as part of our activities.
Thank you for your support and sharing in this commitment and for everything you will do during your time with Cats Protection!
Organisation
Cats Protection
View profile
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Posted on: 13 August 2026
Closing date: 31 October 2026 at 11:44
Tags: Customer Service, Public Relations, Social Media, Community Fundraising
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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