Role Description

Role Title: Advisory Board Member

Commitment: 2 years, 4 quarterly meetings per year

Location: Online or Nottingham (individual preference)

Who are we?

The Offload Project is an exciting new community interest company seeking to deliver low cost, long term counselling and psychotherapy services to those in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Alongside our counselling offer, we will offer organisational mental health training workshops to organisations. Research shows that one in eight people struggle with their mental health due to a work related issue, so call us sticklers for accountability, but we think employers should be addressing this in a meaningful way. Profits from The Offload Project will be reinvested back into the community.

Who are we recruiting?

The Offload Project has lots of big ideas for the future, but for now, we’re recruiting advisory board members, to help keep us on track in making those big ideas become a reality. We’re looking for a diverse range of individuals who can offer expert feedback and advice on our services and activities. The board will highlight and celebrate best practice, provide perspective on business development and the plans of The Offload Project to ensure that the needs of the local community are being met. 

Role Responsibilities

  • Use your experience to contribute to corporate strategy across all areas of the business.

  • Ensure, as far as is possible, that The Offload Project Advisory Board functions effectively to deliver its strategy and plan.

  • Promote diversity and inclusion within The Offload Project. Use your experience to contribute to corporate strategy across all areas of the business.

  • Participation in board discussions and reflections. 

  • Administration tasks related to board membership, e.g. minute taking or topical research. 

  • Adherence to confidentiality and GDPR guidelines. 


Candidate Requirements: 

  • You will have previous experience of working at a strategic level. 

  • Strong organisational and time management skills, IT skills, good written and oral communication skills. 

  • Able to develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, staff and the wider community, with a sense of civic duty. 

  • A flexible, creative and solution-focused approach, tact, diplomacy and problem-solving skills, and the ability to respect confidentiality. 

  • Demonstrable commitment to The Offload Project’s aims and core values. 

  • Operates from a stance of inclusion.

What’s In It For You?

Becoming a member of The Offload Project’s Founding Advisory Board will give you the opportunity to pioneer change in the way mental health is addressed and support is delivered, empowering the community. You will have the opportunity to network and take strategic leadership as part of a team. 

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter to admin@theoffloadproject.org or use the contact button below to find out more.