Trustee - Second Step

Second Step are seeking a new Trustee to join their board.

• Voluntary (reasonable expenses reimbursed)
• Bristol (mix of online, blended in person meetings)
• Time Commitment: Approximately one day per month

Are you passionate about mental health and wellbeing? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in your community? ?Our client Second Step, a leading not-for-profit organisation rooted in Bristol and operating across the South West of England, now seeking a Trustee to join the Board. ?

Second Step has been promoting mental health and wellbeing for over 30 years, supporting individuals and communities to build brighter futures. ? They specialize in recovery-focused, trauma-informed services for people with complex needs, including mental health challenges, homelessness, and substance misuse. ? Their vision is a world where everyone affected by mental health problems can create a positive future. ?

The Role:

As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of Second Step, ensuring they deliver high-quality, sustainable services. ? You will work collaboratively with other Board members to oversee governance, financial planning, risk management, and organisational performance. ?

Who We’re Looking For: ?

• Success in contributing to decision making at a strategic level.
• Motivating people to deliver the vision, aims and objectives.
• Senior professional and/or management experience, including business planning and budgeting.
• Experience in mental health delivery at a senior strategic/operational level (desirable)
• Personal experience of using mental health services (desirable)
• From a protected characteristic (desirable)

This is an exciting time to be part of Second Step, as a Trustee, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those they support while gaining valuable experience in governance and leadership. ?

Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability or age, and maternity, marital or civil partner status. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.