Welcome
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for taking the time to consider applying to become a SAMH Trustee. I hope you find the following informative and helpful.
About SAMH
Established in 1923 SAMH currently operates over 60 services in communities across Scotland; delivering direct health and social care support to over 4,000 people every year and supporting and engaging with many more people through our award-winning campaigns; employment, sport and physical activity and fundraising activities. We are also proud to work in partnership in the management of two of Scotland’s national programmes: See Me and Respectme that seek to challenge views and behaviour; increase awareness; and positively contribute to a reduction in stigma & discrimination, and bullying.
The following film provides more information about SAMH.The links below will take you to 2 films that demonstrate the work we do through partnership
Positive changes have taken place in recent years, and we have seen an increase in the prominence given to mental health; but significant challenges remain. We know that each year one in four of us in Scotland will experience a mental health problem; and 79% of people with severe and enduring mental health problems are not in work. For these reasons Scotland needs a longer-term mental health strategy.
We are looking to make three new appointments that will strengthen and complement the skills and experience that we currently have on our Trustee Board and help us to progress the work of SAMH to make a lasting impact on the mental health of Scotland.
We have ambitious strategic priorities, that includes early intervention, suicide prevention and children and young people. If you have the commitment, drive and enthusiasm to help us achieve our goals, and bring about an end to mental health stigma and discrimination we would be pleased to hear from you.
Thank you for your interest.
Chris Creegan
Chair, SAMH
Additional Information:
- SAMH’s Website
- SAMH’s Manifesto for Scottish Parliamentary elections 2016
- SAMH Annual Review 2014 – 2015
- Annual Report and Accounts to 31 March 2015
Trustee Recruitment
SAMH’s Trustee Board is responsible for the overall governance of the organisation and its strategic direction. The maximum number of Trustees is 12 and Trustees are able to serve for a maximum of 2 terms (a term is 3 years).
There are currently 4 Trustee Board meetings a year; a Trustee Board away day; and an annual one-to-one meeting with the Chair. In addition there is an expectation that Trustees will undertake at least one service visit a year and participate in other opportunities.
We are seeking to recruit new Trustees to help us achieve our ambitious strategic priorities which include early intervention, suicide prevention, children and young people. Everything we do is underpinned by a determination to end mental health stigma and discrimination.
Applications are welcome from people who have experience of mental health personally and professionally.
We have undertaken work to identify areas of particular preference and these are outlined in the Role Profile below.
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How to Apply
We hope that you have found the information on this microsite informative and useful.
To apply, please complete the application form below and upload it here.
Within the supporting statement section of the application form you should provide clear evidence of how you meet the requirements within the Role Profile. Please also outline your motivation and aspirations for the role in a supporting statement.
If you would like to discuss the roles in further detail please contact Donogh O’Brien at our recruitment partners, Aspen People, on 0141 212 7555.
Please note that you will receive an acknowledgement of your application - if you do not receive this please contact Kelsey Sinclair on 0141 212 7555.
Recruitment Timetable
We have provided below a note of all the critical dates within this recruitment campaign which we hope will help you plan your diary:
Closing date for applications |
Monday 23rd May 2016 |
Candidates will be advised of their outcome |
w/c Monday 6th June 2016 |
Longlist chemistry interviews |
Wednesday 15th June and Thursday 16th June 2016 |
Final interviews |
Wednesday 29th June 2016 |