About Leeds Mind
Leeds Mind is an independent local mental health charity supporting adults and young people across Leeds and West Yorkshire. Rooted in over 50 years of community-based work, Leeds Mind provides early intervention, prevention and recovery-focused support, shaped by lived experience and grounded in equity, inclusion and compassion.
At a time of growing demand and complexity across mental health services, strong, values-led governance is critical. We are now seeking an experienced and committed Chair of Trustees to provide leadership, stability and strategic direction to our Board.
The role
As Chair, you will lead the Board of Trustees, working in close partnership with the CEO to ensure Leeds Mind is well-governed, financially sustainable and true to its mission and values.
You will:
- Provide clear, inclusive and confident leadership to the Board
- Set the tone for a culture of openness, accountability and constructive challenge
- Creative a supportive partnership with the CEO, acting as a trusted sounding board to enable the delivery of organisational strategy and development
- Ensure effective governance, decision-making and committee structures
- Represent Leeds Mind externally and act as an ambassador for the charity
- Help steer the organisation through its next phase improving visibility and demonstrating impact
This is a pivotal role for someone who cares deeply about mental health, people and community, and who brings the credibility and confidence to lead a team at Board level.
About you
You are likely to bring:
- Previous experience as a Chair, Vice Chair or senior Trustee (or equivalent leadership experience)
- Strong strategic judgement and the ability to balance support with challenge
- An understanding of good governance and the responsibilities of trusteeship
- Emotional intelligence, warmth and the ability to build trust and consensus
- A values-led, trauma-informed approach to leadership
Experience from the charity, public or private sector is welcome. Commercial and/or strategic organisational development experience would be an advantage; alignment with Leeds Mind’s values is essential.
Time commitment
Approximately 1–2 days per month, including:
· Board meetings
· Committee involvement and ad hoc support to the CEO
The role is voluntary, with reasonable expenses reimbursed. The appointment is for an initial three-year term.
How to apply
Leeds Mind welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board that reflects the communities we serve and encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Pratap Executive is supporting Leeds Mind with this appointment. All applications and initial enquiries will be managed by Emma Panariello, who is leading the search on behalf of the charity.
To apply, please submit your CV to:
Emma Panariello, Pratap Executive
emma@pratapexecutive.com
Informal and confidential conversations about the role are warmly welcomed.