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Make a genuine difference by joining Mind's dynamic team to improve mental health outcomes at a national level.
Overview
Salary
£41242 - £46782
Location
Homeworking, National Mind Hybrid (Stratford - London)
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Mind is a trail-blazing organisation focused on mental health. Get the chance to shape public policy and transform lives as part of a team passionate about tackling the most severe mental health challenges.
Role Summary
- This policy, public affairs and campaigns role centres around understanding the experiences of those dealing with mental health issues, particularly the most marginalised groups.
- The goal is to influence the UK Government and key stakeholders, mobilizing our network of campaigners to enact change.
- The role oversees Mind's work as the secretariat for the Mental Health Policy Group (MHPG), a coalition of six charities.
Role Requirements
- The ideal candidate will be dedicated to ensuring all individuals experience the support and respect they deserve regarding mental health.
- A focus on advocating for groups with the worst mental health experiences is key.
Application Process Details
- Refer to the Job Description upon application; shortlisting will be based on how closely candidates match the personal specification criteria.
Mind's equity statement reminds that applications are encouraged from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
About the team Every year, 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem. However, too many of us are not getting the help we desperately need. Growing numbers in England are on the waiting list for mental health services, whilst the number of young people struggling with their mental health has nearly doubled.
The role The policy, public affairs and campaigns team oversees work to achieve positive mental health outcomes at a national level. We focus on better understanding the experiences of people with a mental health problem - especially for those groups facing the most detriment - identifying the changes needed to policy and practice that would improve the lives of people with a mental health problem. We work to ensure any recommendations and solutions are implemented by the UK Government and other key stakeholders, including by mobilising our network of campaigners.
Job requirements Mind has an ambitious strategy to ensure everyone experience a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve, with a particular focus on groups with some of the worst experiences. We are part of a coalition of charities (six in total) called the Mental Health Policy Group (MHPG) to help achieve this change. This role will lead Mind's work as the secretariat for the coalition.
Benefits Flexible working, Wellbeing, Holiday and leave, Family friendly, Training and development, Financial security.
Applications details Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.
Mind's equity statement Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
