Disrupt Agency (Cert. BCorp) are supporting the amazing youth mental health charity; Beyond (www.wearebeyond.org.uk ), to find two Trustees. Two positions available, below in for a Clinical Trustee and the other (also advertised on LinkedIn) of for a Trustee; Networks and Fundraising. Trustee: Clinical Lead Salary: This is an unpaid voluntary role. Expenses are covered where relevant Location: Flexible Reporting to: Board of Trustees and CEO Other key working relationships: COO, Head of Operations Beyond’s vision is a world where every young person has equitable access to effective mental health support at the right moment, allowing them to lead fulfilling lives and reach their full potential. Clinical Lead Trustee role We are looking for a Trustee with a clinical background to play a pivotal role in advising the Beyond board and team on clinical matters whilst bringing unique perspectives rooted in their lived experiences as a member of an underrepresented or disadvantaged group. This role is open to CAMHS and youth psychiatrists, psychologists and senior clinicians. It is particularly suitable for those clinicians with an interest in prevention and helping to bridge the gap between secondary mental health care and the voluntary sector. It is an opportunity to bring your clinical skills, leadership and expertise to a dynamic and effective team making a real difference to young people’s mental health. This Trustee will serve as a trusted voice to Beyond to help them achieve lasting improved access to mental health support for young people. Key responsibilities Clinical guidance: Support our Head of Operations to approve our directory of mental health providers, ensuring information is accurate and reviewing shortlisted providers. Supporting Beyond to identify and cultivate a diverse range of provisions and providers within the directory who represent disadvantaged groups. Review all of our psycho-educational materials once a year ahead of our annual schools festival, Now and Beyond . Provide expert advice to the board and CEO on clinical matters and best practices in youth mental health where needed. Strategy and development: Bring first hand understanding of healthcare disparities and challenges faced by marginalised young people that will help the charity’s strategic goal to achieve equitable access to support. Identify emerging trends, research, and best practices in youth mental health care and advise on how these can be incorporated into Beyond’s work. Safeguarding and risk management: Agree to be our Deputy Safeguarding Lead (our CEO is DSL) Advise on safeguarding policies and practices, tailoring approaches to address specific vulnerabilities and barriers to protection where appropriate. Work closely with our DSL and senior leadership team on matters of safeguarding where needed. Advocacy and representation: Act as an ambassador for Beyond - representing the charity and promoting Beyond’s mission. Attributes A qualified child and adolescent psychiatrist, psychologists or senior clinician. Significant experience in clinical leadership or advisory roles, ideally within a charitable, healthcare, or youth-focused setting. Strong connections to, and understanding of, the marginalized community you represent. In-depth knowledge of mental health challenges facing young people, clinical best practices, and emerging trends in the sector. A passion for Beyond’s mission and dedication to improving youth mental health outcomes. Time commitment Attend approx 4 annual meetings with our Board Of Trustees and senior leadership. Attend quarterly (remote) meetings with the wider Beyond family (including volunteers.) Tenure All Trustee positions are to be held for a minimum of one year. How to apply Send a video or writtenstatement (or both) and CV with your interest to monicawearebeyond.org.uk explaining why you want this role. Should you require any help with this process or to create the video then please reach out to paulbwearedisrupt.co.uk who will be able to support. We will run the application process for two weeks. If your application is successful you will then be notified. Shortly after you will be interviewed by a member of the senior leadership team and a representative from the Youth Board. About Beyond Beyond is a youth mental health charity tackling the growing mental health crisis affecting young people in the UK. We strive to address the lack of access to mental health support and create opportunities for early and personalised interventions, guided by our commitment to transforming society's approach to youth mental health. Our vision is a world where every young person has equitable access to effective mental health support at the right moment, allowing them to lead fulfilling lives and reach their full potential. At the heart and soul of Beyond is our brilliant Youth Board , made up of young people with their own mental health stories. These people generously volunteer their time to inform everything we do and keep us focussed on what really matters, what young people need. In return, we strive to empower them to become influential voices of and for their generation. We have three strategic initiatives that deliver our mission: Schools Programme We know that early intervention can have a significant and lasting positive effect on the life of a young person and those around them. We aim to provide educational settings with crucial access to the mental health interventions required via our Schools’ Programme to ensure this urgent need is met. Youth Mental Health Directory We created the first cross-sector directory of mental health services available for young people across the UK. Our directory offers comprehensive coverage of services, from 1:1 counselling to art therapy, ensuring individual needs are met. We list over 300 providers and each one is vetted by a dedicated clinician. Mental health festival Every year Beyond hosts a free virtual mental health festival, Now and Beyond, for the education community. We provide free resources, workshops and a live broadcast for those aged 4-18 in educational settings across the country. Our aim is to start important conversations about mental health and encourage them to continue throughout the year. Since 2021 we have reached 1.5 million young people, educators and parents.