- Advertised from 4th February 2022
Role
Penumbra one of Scotland’s largest mental health charities is looking to recruit new board members.
Penumbra Board Members are a valued and important part of the organisation. Our Board Members are committed to the aims and ethos of the organisation and to ensuring that its activities are in the interests of beneficiaries.
We would welcome applications from a range of backgrounds and experience including commercial and business management, finance, marketing and public relations, law, social and mental health policy or care provision, human resource management and also applications from people who have direct or family experience of mental health issues.
Our Board Members should have, or be prepared to gain, an understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities inherent in the role. Board members may also be subject to the Protecting Vulnerable Adults (PVG) scheme.
Essential Qualities
- Commitment to Penumbra’s vision, objects, aims and values and willingness to devote time to carry out responsibilities.
- Good, independent judgement, political impartiality and the ability to think creatively in the context of the organisation and external environment.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to respect the confidences of colleagues.
- Balancing tact and diplomacy with willingness to challenge and constructively criticise.
Desirable
- Prior experience of committee/trustee work.
- Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of a Trustee/Company Director.
- Knowledge of the type of work undertaken by Penumbra.
- A wider involvement with the voluntary sector.
- Experience of being part of, or working with, less represented communities and an ability to promote equality, diversity and inclusion through the board and the work of Penumbra.
- Experience of committee work, some experience of charity finance, charity fundraising.
Time Commitment
- The Board meets 6 times a year in Edinburgh. In addition board members join either the People, Quality, Improvement sub-committee or the Finance, Risk and Audit sub-committee (these meet 3/4 times per year each).
- The Board and Senior Management have a residential 24 hour event once every two years
- In addition to Board Meetings, other contact – usually electronic or by telephone – will be necessary.
Application notes
The attached Board Application Pack which we hope you find informative when applying for the role:
- Background information on Penumbra
- An overview of the Ordinary Board member
- Personal statement form (word doc)
Applications should be submitted in the form of a CV and supporting Personal Statement and returned by the closing date of 21 February 2022 to anne.wilson@penumbra.org.uk or via post to: Anne Wilson, Penumbra, Norton Park Centre , 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh EH7 5QY
If you would like to speak to the Chief Executive informally about this position, please contact us on 0131 475 2588 to arrange a suitable time for this.
Good luck with your application.
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Principal Responsibilities
The Chair will hold the Board and Executive Team to account for the Charity’s mission and vision, providing strong leadership to the Board of Trustees to ensure that the Board functions as a unit, and that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity.
The Chair will develop and maintain a supportive and constructive relationship with the Chief Executive, working together to provide a clear strategic direction for the Charity, regularly reviewing and mitigating risk and ensuring financial accountability.
The Chair will act as an ambassador for and representative of the charity when required.
Personal Qualities
• Strong leadership and relationship building skills
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively
• Strong networking capabilities that can be utilised for the benefit of the Charity
Experience/Skills
• Experience of strategic leadership
• Experience of charity governance and/or as part of a Board of Trustees, including familiarity with chairing meetings
• Financial management expertise
• Broad knowledge of the mental health sector
We are a small charity that supports military and emergency service veterans who struggle with mental/physical health problems. We help them recover to a level that enables them to return to work, further education or an acceptable level of independent living. We are looking for a trustee to help manage this worthwhile charity which has a proven record of success in helping veterans and a reputation for sound administration.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Part time
- £37,450 pro-rata
- Working from home/remotely with occasional meetings in Edinburgh (Remote)
- Closing 1st May 2024
‘NEECS saves lives’
(service user feedback)
Would you like to lead an organisation providing vital mental health support to some of the most vulnerable?
North East Edinburgh Counselling Services (NEECS) have been delivering counselling services to communities in North East Edinburgh for almost 30 years.
We are seeking a new CEO who can further develop the success of our outgoing CEO in securing substantial funding. We are planning for the future and are looking for a candidate who can achieve our ambition to expand our service and provide more people with the help they need.
Leading a small staff team and a team of sessional self-employed counsellors, this role offers an exciting opportunity to build a sustainable future for the organisation and those most in need of its services. NEECS is committed to supporting staff in their professional development and this role offers the the chance to grow and develop your skills along with the organisation and its impact.
What you will bring
- A passion for improving mental health in the local community.
- A proven track record of securing external funding from a range of sources, including statutory, trusts and grants and donations.
- An inclusive leadership approach and experience of managing, growing and developing thriving staff teams.
- A high level of business acumen, including managing and overseeing all aspects of operation of a small organisation.
- A sound understanding of finance.
- A self-starter with a ‘Can Do’ attitude, who is comfortable working for a small organisation.
- The ambition to increase our impact, so we can do more for more people.
What we offer
- Flexibility in location and when your hours are worked
- 27 days annual leave plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata)
- Auto-enrolment workplace pension scheme with 5% employer contribution if staff make the minimum statutory contributions.
- External supervision from a supervisor/professional consultant (as agreed with board of trustees).
Trusts, Foundations and Tenders Fundraising Manager
- Full time
- £37,500
- Edinburgh (On site)
- Closing 3rd May 2024
Change Mental Health is looking for someone who can lead and develop our trust, foundations and tender work across Scotland. We will provide you with a great organisation, a vitally important cause, connections and opportunities for development across the UK and a committed and passionate group of colleagues.
We are looking for someone who is a great bid writer, who has the skills and knowledge to develop a pipeline of opportunities and who can work excellently with colleagues across the organisation to collaborate on bids and tenders.
You will be organised, diligent and, of course, passionate about the cause! You should also be open to personal and professional growth and development. We want someone who is hungry to learn and grow with our quickly growing organisation. You will also be comfortable meeting with a range of funders and representing the organisation and the work we do and building meaningful relationships.
We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and the charity and are a “Happy to Talk Flexible” employer.
If you are passionate about enabling Change Mental Health to deliver a valuable service to the Scottish community and feel your profile matches this role’s criteria, then we want to hear from you!
Benefits
- Professional development including funded opportunities.
- A generous 37 days’ holiday.
- A 35-hour working week, enhanced sick pay & season ticket loan.
- A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment.
- 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges.
- Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements
- Paid Mental Wellbeing Days
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Blue Light discount card
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