Board Finance Expert
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Board Finance Expert to join the YoungMinds team and advise the Board. This is a volunteer position.
YoungMinds is seeking passionate, committed and forward-thinking individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help us deliver our mission to ensure every young person gets the mental health support they need, when they need it.
We are recruiting for three exciting Trustee opportunities, each offering the chance to make a meaningful contribution to our organisation, our strategic direction and the lives of young people.
We welcome applications from people with a broad range of backgrounds, skills, knowledge and lived experiences. We are particularly keen to hear from individuals who can bring fresh perspectives, constructive challenge and a commitment to making a difference.
Key information
About this role
1. Trustee – General Board Membership
We are seeking an individual who can contribute to the effective governance and strategic leadership of YoungMinds. You will work collaboratively with fellow trustees to provide oversight, challenge and support to the organisation, ensuring we remain focused on our mission, values and long-term ambitions.
We are interested in candidates who bring strong strategic thinking, sound judgement, an understanding of good governance and a genuine commitment to improving young people's mental health.
Time commitment: approximately 8–12 days per year.
2. Lead Finance Trustee
We are seeking an individual with significant financial expertise and experience to provide leadership and oversight of the organisation's financial strategy and sustainability.
Working closely with fellow trustees and the executive team, you will help ensure strong financial governance, effective risk management and robust financial decision-making. You will also play a key role in supporting the work of the Audit & Risk Committee.
We are particularly interested in candidates with senior financial leadership experience, strong commercial awareness and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear strategic advice.
Time commitment: approximately 18–20 days per year.
3. AJEDI Lead Trustee
We are seeking an individual with a strong commitment to anti-racism, justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (AJEDI), who can help ensure these principles are embedded throughout our governance, strategy and organisational culture.
You will provide leadership, insight and constructive challenge to the Board, supporting YoungMinds to strengthen its approach to equity and inclusion and ensuring that the voices and experiences of diverse communities are reflected in our work.
We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in anti-racism, equity, inclusion and social justice, alongside the ability to influence organisational change at a strategic level.
Time commitment: approximately 10–12 days per year.
About you
Above all, we want Trustees who share our commitment to improving young people's mental health and who are willing to bring their knowledge, experience and perspectives to support our work.
We recognise that great Trustees come from many different backgrounds. You do not need to have previous Trustee experience to apply, and we encourage applications from people whose experiences and perspectives are currently underrepresented in boardrooms.
We are committed to building a Board that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
To find out more about each opportunity, including the responsibilities, skills and experience required, please refer to the relevant Trustee recruitment information pack.
Apply now
One of our values is: “We celebrate what makes you you – whoever you are, we welcome you and encourage you to be true to yourself”.
If you are excited about helping us to achieve our mission, passionate about working at an organisation that puts the lived experience of young people at the heart of everything we do and want to be part of our drive to become a truly anti-racist organisation we want to hear from you.
If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills, experience and commitment to help shape the future of YoungMinds, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Email your CV and Cover Letter to TrusteeRecruitment@youngminds.org.uk
Tell us why you want to support YoungMinds, what skills and perspectives you would bring, and how you would help keep young people's voices central.
Applicants for the Lead Finance Trustee and Lead AJEDI Trustee roles should also explain the relevant role-specific experience they would bring.
YoungMinds is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We ask all staff to undertake safeguarding training when they join us.
We welcome applications from Black and Minoritised, LGBTQ+ groups and those with disabilities, as they are currently under-represented.
Application deadline: Thursday 19 November 2026 at 12pm
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