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Lead the way in mental health policy, public affairs, and campaigns at Mind - a dynamic, ambitious, and integral role in the fight for mental health equality.
Overview
Salary £61595 - £68139
Location Homeworking, National Mind Hybrid (Stratford - London)
Expires Expires at anytime
Mind is a trailblazer in the field of mental health with an ambitious strategy focussed on ensuring everyone experiencing a mental health issue gets the support and respect they deserve. The organization gives particular attention to the groups with the worst experiences.
Role Summary
- Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns is an integral role, providing leadership to a team of 16.
- Responsible for overseeing work that influences the UK Government to improve mental health outcomes on a national level.
- Working with the wider Mind federation, ensure the work done is in alignment with and supported by local Minds in England.
Role Requirements
- An ambitious leader who is able to create a cohesive, collaborative, inclusive team.
- A commitment to equity within the team and across Mind's influencing activity is essential.
Application Process Details
- Consider the Job Description when completing an application as shortlisting will be based on how closely criteria match the personal specification.
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. Mind has an ambitious strategy to ensure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve, with a particular focus on groups with some of the worst experiences.
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 The role of Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns will be integral in helping to accomplish this. Leading a team of 16, you will oversee our influencing work with the UK Government to deliver transformative change to improve the lives of people with a mental health problem. We are looking for a dynamic and ambitious leader who is able to establish a cohesive, collaborative and inclusive team. Ensuring a focus on equity will be integral in this role, both within the team as well as across Mind's influencing activity. You will also collaborate with the wider Mind federation to ensure our work is shaped by and delivered with local Minds in England.
Benefits 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.
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.
