Trustees

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 are Platfform looking for to be trustees?

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.

Time commitment:  The Board meets every eight weeks, alternating between in person and on-line. We hold an annual Board / executive strategic event which is face to face and held over two days.

Please make sure you read our Candidate Information Pack before applying. It contains important details about the role and our organisation.

Eastside People is supporting Platfform with the recruitment of these roles. If you have any questions about the application process please contact Bernice Rook, [email protected].

If you’d like to have an informal chat about Platfform and the role, please contact Heidi O’Driscoll, Executive Team PA, 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.

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/.