Trustee

Job summary

We are seeking new trustees to join our board. We are particularly keen to connect with those who bring strong community insight, lived experience, and a value led approach to leadership. This is an opportunity to help shape the future direction of a growing charity and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve. 

We are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in areas such as digital innovation, accessibility and inclusion, healthcare, governance, leadership, community engagement, organisational growth, or partnerships.

Main duties of the job

As we continue to grow and evolve, particularly through innovation and digital development, we are looking to appoint a small number of new Trustees to join our Board to complement the skills, perspectives and experience already in place. 

We are seeking new trustees to join our board.Trustees are responsible for:

• Directing our strategy and ensuring we deliver our charitable purpose.
• Monitoring performance and impact.
• Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Shaping and upholding our culture and values.
• Acting as ambassadors for us and safeguarding our reputation.
• Participating in board and committee meetings, working collaboratively with fellow trustees and the executive team.
• Trustees are responsible for our overall governance and strategic direction, ensuring we are well-run, financially sound and delivering on our purpose.

About us

Northpoint is a Yorkshire-based mental health charity supporting children, young people and adults across our region and beyond.We provide accessible, compassionate mental health support that helps people feel heard, build resilience and improve their wellbeing.Our work takes place in schools, communities, GP practices and online, working closely with partners and commissioners to reduce barriers to support and ensure help is available when it is needed most.

Job responsibilities

Help shape the future of mental health support across Yorkshire and beyond. 

Could this be the right time to explore a trustee role in mental health? 

Northpoint is a Yorkshire-based mental health charity supporting children, young people and adults across our region and beyond. As we continue to grow and evolve, particularly through innovation and digital development, we are looking to appoint a small number of new Trustees to join our Board to complement the skills, perspectives and experience already in place. 

This is an opportunity to help shape the future direction of a growing charity and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve. 

Why join our Board? 

Our Trustee roles are voluntary and designed to be manageable alongside other commitments. We place a strong emphasis on: 

• supportive induction and ongoing development 

• accessible meetings (in terms of timing, language and format) 

• a Board culture that is collaborative, respectful and open to challenge 

• valuing lived experience and community knowledge as strategic insight, rather than token representation 

What we're looking for? 

We are seeking new trustees to join our board. We’re particularly keen to connect with those who bring strong community insight, lived experience, and a value led approach to leadership. 

As a Trustee, you'll help to: 

• Direct our strategy and ensuring we deliver our charitable purpose. 

• Monitor performance and impact. Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements 

• Shape and uphold our culture and values. Acting as ambassadors for us and safeguarding our reputation. 

• Participate in board and committee meetings, working collaboratively with fellow trustees and the executive team. 

We are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in areas such as digital innovation, accessibility and inclusion, healthcare, governance, leadership, community engagement, organisational growth, or partnerships. 

About you 

You may never have considered becoming a Trustee before, and that's okay. We welcome people from a range of backgrounds who share our values, bring fresh perspectives and have the time and commitment to contribute to our Board. We are particularly keen to hear from individuals who are passionate about mental health, inclusion and supporting positive change within communities. 

Our commitment to diversity 

We know that our Board does not currently reflect the full diversity of the communities we serve. We are committed to broadening the range of voices, perspectives and lived experiences represented around our Board table and would particularly welcome applications from people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, minority ethnic communities and groups that are currently underrepresented within our governance structures. 

We believe that diversity of thought, experience and identity strengthens decision making and helps us better understand and respond to the needs of the children, young people, adults and communities we support. All appointments will be made on merit, based on the skills, experience and qualities each individual brings. 

Think you might be interested? 

If you're excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of mental health support and make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve, we'd love to hear from you! 

For more information and details on how to apply, please see our Trustee Recruitment Pack. We also welcome informal conversations, so if you'd like to find out more about the role before applying, please get in touch at [email protected].  

We recognise the value of using digital tools to optimise our work. You can use AI to support your application, but please make sure it reflects your own individuality, experience, and approach. 

Please note, we review applications regularly and may close adverts early if we receive a high level of interest or find a suitable candidate.  

Closing date: Sunday 01 November 2026.

Person specification

You do not need previous trustee experience, but you should

Essential

• Be committed to our vision and values, with empathy for those we support
• Think strategically and creatively
• Make sound, independent decisions
• Value diverse perspectives and continuous learning
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Have the time and commitment to fulfil the role

Desirable

• N/A

Skills and Experiences

Essential

• Experience of marginalised communities
• Accessibility and inclusion expertise
• Tech scale-up leadership
• Income diversification (grants, trading, digital revenue)
• Social enterprise models
• Mergers or partnerships
• Digital transformation in NHS or healthcare providers
• Clinical governance leadership
• CTO / Chief Digital Officer experience

Desirable

• N/A