Trustee opportunity at Platfform
We’re seeking new Trustees here at Platfform! We are looking for people who can get behind our mission to change the narrative around mental health. Could this be you?
As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping our future. You’ll help guide our strategy, support and constructively challenge our executive team, and ensure our mission, values, and the lived experience of the people we serve remain central to every decision we make.
Who is Platfform?
Platfform is the charity for mental health and social change. We are rooted in the experiences of the people we support, the communities in which we work, and in our fight for social justice.
By working with individuals and the systems and services that exist around them, we help build healthy environments where people grow, live and work so everyone can belong and thrive.
What matters to us?
Our vision is sustainable wellbeing for all. Coproduction and sharing power are at the heart of our work. Being led by what matters to people, we join alongside others to create the conditions for better mental health, for justice and for hope.
Our values are important to us and we strive to be Connected, Compassionate, Brave and Curious in everything we do.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
First and foremost, we’re looking for someone who is inspired by our mission and approaches the Trustee role with a collaborative mindset.
In terms of skills, we are seeking individuals to establish a new Audit and Risk committee and to strengthen our overall governance. Our aim is to ensure our governance framework is robust, forward-looking, and fit for purpose, equipping the organisation to navigate challenging times, support sustainable growth, and expand into new geographies beyond Wales.
Here are some of the specific things we are looking for. If you don’t see yourself here, but you connect to our mission and feel you have something to offer, please do get in touch.
- Strategic leadership and/or governance experience in the charity, public and/or commercial sectors.
- Audit and/or risk experience
- Strategic finance experience
Previous experience of being a Trustee isn’t a requirement, and we offer a full induction programme to help get you started.
Please make sure you read our Candidate Information Pack before applying. It contains important details about the role and our organisation.
WHAT’S NEXT?
We are committed to making our recruitment process as fair and inclusive as possible. As the first stage, we ask everyone to complete a short set of role related questions. This is your chance to show how you think, how you approach challenges, and the knowledge, skills, and experience you would bring to the Trustee role.
Your responses will be anonymised and carefully reviewed and we will use the scores from this stage to shortlist candidates for interview. CVs will also be reviewed at this stage.
To apply, please Click here.
The application includes completing the questions, uploading your CV, and filling out a diversity and monitoring form. The information you provide in the monitoring form is used only for equal opportunities purposes and does not form part of the selection process.
Eastside People is supporting Platfform with the recruitment of these roles. If you have any questions about the application process please contact Bernice Rook, bernice@eastsidepeople.org.
If you’d like to have an informal chat about Platfform and the role, please contact Heidi O’Driscoll, Executive Team PA at heidiodriscoll@platfform.org, who will put you in touch with either Ewan, our CEO, or Anne-Louise, our Chair.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us so we can support you appropriately.
The closing date for applications is Monday 23rd March with shortlisting taking place that week. Interviews will take place week commencing the 6th April.
We are committed to living our values and being actively representative of those who are too often underrepresented at leadership level in organisations. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, and lived experiences. You can read about our anti-racism statement and commitments here: https://platfform.org/equality/
We acknowledge every application. You’ll always hear from us after taking the time to apply - we look forward to hearing from you!