Salary: £40,457 – 46,359

London weighting: £44,044 – 49,836

Location: Stratford or Cardiff /Hybrid

Minimum of 2 days a week in the office in Stratford, London or Cardiff

Homeworking is also an option, travelling to the office once a month

Flexible working will be considered

Travel will be required Once a month to either of the Mind HQ’s or partner sites

About Mind

Mind is a mental health charity that exists to ensure no one has to face a mental health problem alone. They provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Mind campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. 

Mind’s 2021-24 strategy sets the direction for their work for the long-term, and specific ambitions for the next three years. Minds strategic development priority areas are:

• Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation 
• Supporting young people – with a focus on trauma 
• Fighting for the mental health of people in poverty 

“Mind won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect”. 

Purpose and Scope of the role

For this role, you will be joining at an exciting time to continue the development and delivery of programmes with local Mind partners to ensure people have access to high quality mental health service.

Mind are experiencing many firsts in terms of the services they can offer such as working as a whole organisation within the federation to offer a triage service, with the ability to signpost more efficiently, introduction of a case management system and all services working collaboratively.

Being based in the newly established (2021) Networks and Communities Directorate, which plays a crucial role in Mind has a crucial role in enabling Mind to reach more people, increase their influence and affect long-lasting change in all communities across England and Wales.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Project management skills, with experience of leading and managing complex, cross organisational projects with a focus on organisational development and innovation
• Experience of engagement with stakeholders with divergent experiences and perspectives at all levels across an organisation
• Experience of developing and managing partner relationships
• Proven ability of to negotiate, influence and manage difficult conversations
• Demonstrable experience of leading and managing teams
• Budget management experience

Minds Commitment

Mind are committed to becoming actively anti-racist in everything they do. This is a critical priority for Mind. Mind embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation, recognising different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services.  Mind are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.

For more information and how to apply following the link to the candidate briefing pack: HERE

Closing Date: Sunday 8^th January 2023

Diversifying interviews: w/c 9^th & 16^th January 2023

Mind interviews: 30^th January 10am – 2pm and 31^st January 10am – 2pm

If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please feel free to contact – Joanna from Diversifying Group at [email protected]

Accessibility and Adjustments 

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please get in touch Joanna at [email protected]