Non Executive Director with Marketing & Communications Expertise

MHFA England are seeking a Non-Executive Director with expertise in marketing, communications, and branding to assist in agreeing and supporting MHFA England’s strategy, ensuring the delivery of our overall purpose and mission as a social enterprise.

The Non-Executive Director will ensure the human and financial resources are available to achieve MHFA England’s objectives by providing expertise and guidance.

Reasonable travel expenses are covered.

Principal duties

1. Overseeing the delivery of MHFA England’s strategy and performance
2. Protecting the long-term sustainability of MHFA England
3. Safeguarding the reputation of MHFA England
4. Representing MHFA England at collaboration and network events, and contributing to the development of organisational relationships
5. Providing expert insight, understanding, and experience relating to marketing, communications, and branding

Person specification

• Board-level or executive experience leading marketing, communications, public affairs or corporate affairs functions.
• Demonstrable experience in Marketing strategy, brand development and B2B marketing
• 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
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal, and teamworking skills
• Collaborative, solutions-focused and able to provide healthy and supportive challenge
• Curious and embraces innovation
• A strong personal commitment to workplace equity

 Desirable:

• Demonstrable experience of PR, public affairs, government relations or lobbying.