Location: London (Hybrid working pattern with 2+ days a month in the London Office)

Salary: £60K - £70K

About MHFA England

Mental Health First Aid England is a social enterprise that offers guidance and training to support mental health, in the workplace and beyond.

We are a Licensed Provider of Mental Health First Aid training from MHFA International. Based in Australia, MHFA International is a not-for-profit organisation that develops, delivers and evaluates accredited mental health training programmes.

The Mental Health First Aid programme began in Australia in 2000 and has since evolved into a global movement that is delivered by an active community of licensed providers in 24 countries.

Mental Health First Aid training came to England in 2007. The Department of Health: National Institute of Mental Health in England (NIMHE) developed and launched the programme as part of a national approach to improving public mental health.

About the role

As the Head of IT and Data, you will lead the IT and Data Team in its support of the organisation through the introduction and maintenance of best practices in the provision of IT infrastructure, telecommunications, business systems and strategic planning of future IT requirements to support MHFA’s strategy and staff. You will ensure that all systems are secure, stable and fit for purpose to support the Central team and Instructor Members.

The Head of IT and Data is a crucial role as you can impact change in the way we use data and insights across the organisation, championing data and introducing insights that enable improvements in business performance.

To find out more about the role, please click on the following link to review the candidate recruitment pack: MHFA England – Head of IT and Data

About you

We would like to hear from you if you have expertise in driving forward digital transformation and a passion for working in collaboration.

This is likely to include the following skills, attributes and capabilities:

• Experience in complex IT management/development
• Ability to manage 3rd party supplier relationships

• A proven track record in strategic planning and implementation.
• Experience in implementing a new CRM system with integration with website and other systems
• Knowledge of change/project management processes, tools and techniques
• Knowledge of GDPR
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Azure and the Microsoft Office Productivity Suite

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and answers to the following questions:

• What is your motivation to work for MHFA and what attracts you to this role specifically?
• What relevant skills, knowledge and capability will you bring to MHFA?

Closing Date: Sunday 3rd September at 23:59. 

Diversity and Inclusion Declaration

MHFA England welcomes all applicants and is keen to ensure their team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities they serve. They would like to encourage applications from disabled, LGBTQIA+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we will always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please contact Emmanuel Crosser at emmanuel@diversifying.com or Denise Kawooya at denise@diversifying.com.