Trustee
Salary £ Non-remunerated, reasonable expenses covered
Remote, with 2 in person away days a year in Leeds
Vacancy listed 13/11/2025
Application deadline 05/01/2026
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Could you be one of our new trustees?   

We currently have space on our Board for up to eight new Trustees who want to work with us to help improve university communities so that every student gets the mental health support they need to reach their goals.

At Student Minds, we’re working to improve university communities so that no student is held back by their mental health. So it should come as no surprise that we are keen to reflect the communities we serve, maintain a diverse board and ensure student voices are represented. This is key to our mission and our continued impact. 

You may be thinking that you don't have the experience because you haven't been a trustee before, or because charity governance isn't your field. Think again!

Here's what you DO NEED need: 
  • Commitment to our vision - a world where no student is held back by their mental health
  • Experience in 1 or 2 of the following areas: 
    • Current higher education students
    • Professional higher education sector expertise
    • Legal expertise 
    • Fundraising and income generation expertise
    • Equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, intersectionality and anti racism expertise
    • AI and technology expertise 
    • Campaigning, advocacy, community organising and/or public affairs expertise 
    • Marketing and brand awareness expertise 
    • People and culture, HR, organisational development or leadership development expertise 

And what you DON'T need:
  • Previous experience of trusteeship
  • Experience in charity law or working with a charity

Both experienced and aspiring trustees have much to bring to our table: we are looking for fresh perspectives and seasoned knowledge alike.

Key responsibilities

Student Minds Trustees are expected to commit to the following: 
  • Preparation and attendance at four board meetings a year. Board meetings are held online and take place on weekdays from 5 - 7.30 pm. 
  • Preparation and attendance at two board away days each year, usually from 12.30 - 5 pm. Board away days are in person and usually take place in Leeds. Travel expenses can be claimed.
  • Ad-hoc meetings and conversations with the senior management team as required. This usually constitutes approximately a further five working days a year.

If appointed, you will receive the training and onboarding you need to be a confident, contributing member of the board. We are also able to provide you with a board buddy to support you in your first few months. 

So, if you want to help shape the future of student mental health, download our recruitment pack to find out more!

How to apply?

  1. For more information about the role responsibilities please download our recruitment pack at the bottom of the page (Documents Section). 
  2. Download and complete our application form which is available in the document section below. Please could you return the form to us as a word document (not a PDF). 
  3. Complete the Equality Monitoring Form. 

Application process

  • Application closing deadline: Monday the 5th January at 11.59 pm - make sure you send your completed application form by this date
  • Interviews: 29th or 30th January (general Trustees) or 5th February (Student Trustees) with a Trustee and CEO
  • Appointment: subject to approval by the Student Minds Board

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Attached documents
Title File
Trustee Application Form 2510_Student_Minds_Application_Form_Trustee.docx
Trustee Recruitment Pack 2511_Recruitment_pack_-_Student_Minds_Trustee.pdf
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