Top job! Programme Manager (Communities and priority groups)
- Full time
- £37,174 – £44,001
- Glasgow office (Majority home working at present)
- Closing 8th July 2022
- Advertised from 10th June 2022
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Role
Are you passionate about social justice and working to achieve equity for people experiencing mental health stigma and discrimination then this role may be an ideal role for you. As a critical member of the See Me Programme Team you will lead a programme of work that empowers supporters, partners and people with lived experience to take action in line with our new strategy With Fairness in Mind, and towards achieving our vision of a fairer and more inclusive Scotland, free from mental health stigma and discrimination.
You will provide insight, leadership and management to take forward an exciting and diverse programme of work that draws on evidence of what works to challenge the stigma experienced by individuals, families and communities.
As manager of the communities and priority groups programme within See Me you would apply your skills and experience of community development, develop strategic and delivery partnerships at national and local levels, and work alongside our dedicated staff team and volunteers to deliver a programme that increases attention and action to address stigma at scale and influence change to make a lasting difference.
We are funded by the Scottish Government and managed by SAMH and The Mental Health Foundation and influencing change is what the programme is all about.
Role summary:
You will provide effective leadership and management for the Communities and Priority Groups team and programme of work. Through applying creative and inclusive approaches, you will champion a movement for change by mobilising people, communities and groups to act to reduce mental health stigma and discrimination. Through skilled facilitation and partnership working you will guide and support the team, volunteers, policy leads and partners to take forward evidence based approaches addressing the stigma experienced by diverse and seldom heard communities.
What will you do
- This post holder will lead and manage the ‘Communities and Priority Groups’ Programme and team in See Me.
- This team works to empower people with experience of mental ill health to raise awareness and understanding of mental health problems and to take action on stigma. It engages with and supports diverse communities and groups to call out and challenge mental health stigma and discrimination and through working with a range of partners drives forward a programme that influences change to address the stigma experienced by particular groups and communities across Scotland.
- The jobholder will work with key strategic, policy and delivery partners to take forward a programme that identifies and challenges mental health stigma and discrimination experienced by particular groups and communities across Scotland.
- The programme team will work with a range of organisations and partnerships who support change and improvement for priority populations, equality groups and people experiencing multiple stigma. Empowering people and communities to take action is a central aspect of the role.
- The jobholder will develop and maintain excellent working relationships across the programme.
- They will also work constructively with members of the team to support effective administration, event planning, communications, monitoring and reporting. They will also collaborate with the Settings and Communications and public affairs teams to achieve the programmes goals.
- Model behaviours based on organisational values; working flexibly and collaboratively across the team to make a noticeable and positive contribution to the working environment and team culture.
- The job holder will also develop good working relationships with key partners in diversity organisations and local organisations including third sector and public services.
Department: See Me
Reports to: Director - See Me
Direct Reports: Up to 3 Project Officers
What we will provide for you
You will work in a supportive environment with a small friendly team and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include:
- Reimbursement of PVG & SSSC fees and registration costs.
- Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions
- 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service
- 4 public holidays
- 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you.
- Team wellbeing budgets
- Workplace pension scheme
- Life Assurance policy
- Employee Assistance Programme
Application notes
Closing date for applications will be Friday 8th July at 12:00, with interviews taking place on 20 July.
Please go to the SAMH website to download an application form.
PVG Scheme Membership, a Right to Work in the UK check and proof of any qualifications declared on the application form are required.
Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.
Please note that your application should be completed electronically and emailed before the closing date.
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Fundraising & Engagement Leader - Corporate Partnerships & Major Donors
- Full time
- £35,826.52 – £37,576.42
- Edinburgh/Glasgow (On site)
- Closing 21st April 2024
A fantastic opportunity has become available within the Fundraising & Engagement Team to own the delivery of significant income from two key income streams and sustain our mission to ensure nobody faces dementia alone.
The Fundraising & Engagement Leader will report to the Head of Fundraising & Engagement, collaboratively leading the team’s delivery of our strategic objectives.
While not essential, we are particularly keen to hear from anyone who has prior Corporate Partnership and/or Major Donor experience. In particular, this role will focus on the establishment and delivery of a major donor programme and the development and leadership of our corporate partnerships strategy and implementation.
We are looking for someone who is driven, comfortable working independently and has a track record of working in a fast-paced and varied environment. You should be naturally optimistic and empathetic, with a can-do attitude. In line with our ethos of building meaningful relationships, applications from those with experience of partnerships and collaboration are particularly welcome.
Successful applicants will have a positive attitude towards dementia, along with excellent communication skills and a caring manner. A pro-active approach to learn and participate in training will also be expected.
Fundraising & Engagement Coordinator - Corporate Partnerships & Major Donors
- Full time
- £29,640 – £32,812
- Edinburgh/ Glasgow (On site)
- Closing 21st April 2024
A fantastic opportunity has become available within the Fundraising & Engagement Team to deliver significant income from two key income streams and sustain our mission to ensure nobody faces dementia alone.
The Fundraising & Engagement Coordinator will report to the Fundraising & Engagement Leader, contributing to the delivery of our strategic objectives.
Whilst the role will work collaboratively to support all income streams, we are particularly keen to hear from anyone who has prior Corporate Partnership and/or Major Donor experience.
We are looking for someone who is naturally optimistic and empathetic, with a can-do attitude. You will be a self-starter, comfortable working independently, who thrives on building meaningful relationships. Applicants should enjoy and have a track record of working in a fast-paced and varied environment.
Successful applicants will have a positive attitude towards dementia, along with excellent communication skills and a caring manner. A pro-active approach to learn and participate in training will also be expected.
Trusts, Foundations and Tenders Fundraising Manager
- Full time
- £37,500
- Edinburgh (On site)
- Closing 3rd May 2024
Change Mental Health is looking for someone who can lead and develop our trust, foundations and tender work across Scotland. We will provide you with a great organisation, a vitally important cause, connections and opportunities for development across the UK and a committed and passionate group of colleagues.
We are looking for someone who is a great bid writer, who has the skills and knowledge to develop a pipeline of opportunities and who can work excellently with colleagues across the organisation to collaborate on bids and tenders.
You will be organised, diligent and, of course, passionate about the cause! You should also be open to personal and professional growth and development. We want someone who is hungry to learn and grow with our quickly growing organisation. You will also be comfortable meeting with a range of funders and representing the organisation and the work we do and building meaningful relationships.
We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and the charity and are a “Happy to Talk Flexible” employer.
If you are passionate about enabling Change Mental Health to deliver a valuable service to the Scottish community and feel your profile matches this role’s criteria, then we want to hear from you!
Benefits
- Professional development including funded opportunities.
- A generous 37 days’ holiday.
- A 35-hour working week, enhanced sick pay & season ticket loan.
- A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment.
- 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges.
- Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements
- Paid Mental Wellbeing Days
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Blue Light discount card
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We are recruiting for a Research Officer who will work within the Foundation’s Scotland Research Team to support and lead delivery of evaluation and research projects for partner organisation See Me. This role is a full-time fixed term position until 31st March 2026, for 32 hours per week (reduced from 35 hours per week as part of our adjusted work week pilot).
See Me is Scotland's national programme to end mental health stigma and discrimination. Alongside its role as managing partner of See Me, the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) works in partnership with the programme to deliver its research, learning and evaluation functions. This includes the delivery of research, evaluation and knowledge exchange to inform programme development.
What does the role involve?
• Designing and leading evaluation and research projects across a dynamic programme of work, with the support of a wider team, using mixed method approaches (quantitative and qualitative)
• Working collaboratively with colleagues within the Foundation and with key partners, wider stakeholders and funders.
• Undertaking systematic and pragmatic literature and/or evidence reviews
• Analysing, interpreting and presenting research findings to a wide range of audiences
What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?
· Excellent understanding of the principles of process and impact evaluation design.
· Demonstrable experience of conducting quantitative and qualitative evaluation activities including data collection, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of findings.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience of producing clear reports, articles and presentations for a range of audiences.
· Ability to deliver knowledge exchange and learning events to partners and stakeholders.
Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check and two most recent references) along with 3-year renewals of Disclosure checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please complete and submit your application via our website. Please ensure you attach an up to date CV and statement of suitability answering all points of the person specification. Applications will close at 5pm on Monday 22 April and we are unable to accept late applications. Interviews are planned for Wednesday 8th May.
We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. Diversity and inclusion is a strategic priority for us as an employer and mental health charity, and we are proud to be signatories of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and the Disability Confident Committed Scheme. Applications from under-represented sections of the community are actively encouraged.
If you have a disability, require any additional support or have any questions regarding the role, please contact us at vacancies@mentalhealth.org.uk. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Disabled candidates who meet all the essential person specification criteria will be offered an interview. Therefore, please do ensure you tick the relevant box on the application form and clearly indicate in your application/covering letter if you consider yourself to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 / Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
We are currently operating mostly digital recruitment (including interviews via video conferencing). We have moved to a hybrid working model of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office and the rest working from home.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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