Social Enterprise UK
Non-Exec Director & Chair – Association of MH First Aiders
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MHFA England is seeking a Non-Executive Director to assist in agreeing and supporting MHFA England’s strategy, ensuring the delivery of our overall purpose and mission as a social enterprise.
In addition, the Non-Executive Director will Chair the Association of Mental Health First Aiders, supporting the development of a thriving membership community.
Reasonable travel expenses are covered.
Principal duties
- Overseeing the delivery of MHFA England’s strategy and performance
- Protecting the long-term sustainability of MHFA England
- Safeguarding the reputation of MHFA England
- Representing MHFA England at collaboration and network events, and contributing to the development of organisational relationships
Additional Chair of the Association of Mental Health First Aiders duties:
- Providing strategic leadership to the Association of Mental Health First Aiders, ensuring it is an effective, representative and influential voice for MHFAiders
- Championing the value of Mental Health First Aiders
- Acting as a visible ambassador for the Association with members, employers, partners, policymakers and the media
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Person specification
- Previous experience chairing Boards or Board committees
- Knowledge of workplace mental health policy and best practice across different sectors
- Be a current, accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider®) with a strong personal commitment to improving mental health in the workplace
- Strong communication skills, including public speaking and presenting to a range of audiences
- Experience of growing and engaging membership communities
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring the Association reflects and represents the breadth of its membership
- An awareness of economic and political changes that may impact MHFA England
- Sound judgement around corporate governance, financial strategy risk, and opportunity
- A commitment to social enterprise and MHFA England’s values and culture
- Collaborative, solutions-focused and able to provide healthy and supportive challenge
- Curious and embraces innovation
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Desirable attributes include:
- Media-trained, or able to demonstrate experience of broadcast, print or digital media engagement, with the confidence to act as a visible public champion for the Association and its members
- Experience of chairing a membership organisation, professional association or volunteer-led network
- An established professional network within HR, wellbeing, health and safety, occupational health or related sectors
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