Current jobs and opportunities:

We are delighted that you are interested in working with Student Minds!

Mental illness is one of the greatest challenges facing society today. Join us and become part of a passionate and innovative team working hard to transform the state of student mental health. 

Find out more about the excellent benefits of working at Student Minds, the current staff teams’ reflections and how we are committed to Equal Opportunities and Accessibility​.

Opportunities available:

• ​Focus Groups (Support for Students of Colour)
• ​Student Content Creator​

​For our safety the Student Minds team are working from home until further notice. Dependent on future government announcements these roles may also be carried out remotely.

Volunteering opportunities available:

• ​Student Panel (Positive Digital Practices)

“Student Minds embraces flexibility, with a recognition that people have lives and challenges outside of work. I would definitely recommend applying to join the team!” Kate, Fundraising Officer

“Since starting I've been challenged and stretched to achieve things I never imagined I'd be able to and having the support of the team means it's always felt doable.” Leigh, Sector Improvement Lead.

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Focus Groups (Support for Students of Colour)

We are looking for university students who identify as being students of colour to take part in focus groups about mental health and access to support at university. The focus groups will inform the workstreams of a project being led by Coventry University, aiming to develop a range of processes and resources to specifically support students of colour. The insight provided by the focus groups will inform and steer the project, helping to ensure its outcomes are co-produced by the students who will be impacted by the changes and resources made by the project. Focus group participants will each receive a £20 voucher as thanks for their time and contribution.  
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For more information, please read the opportunity description. 

To apply, please complete the sign up form and equality monitoring form ​at the earliest opportunity.

Opportunity description

Sign up form

Equality monitoring form

 

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Student Content Creator - share your experience

We are looking for current higher education students to share their experiences of student life during the pandemic for our Student Space website and social media. 

We are looking for students to create either:

• A one-off short video on their experience (see our student stories as examples)
• 3-4 short videos to use on our social media (see our reels)​

We will work with you to create your video, helping you to utilise your voice to share your experiences and help support other students. You can help someone else feel as though they aren’t alone right now. 

We are currently looking for videos on a variety of topics, such as the following:

• Experience of your relationship with alcohol or drugs as a student 
• Your experience of being an LGBTQ+ student during the pandemic 
• Your experience of being a student of colour during the pandemic
• Managing exams and assessments
• Managing finances
• Sport and mental health
• An issue or topic that is important to you and your experience ​

We want to represent the broad range of student experiences on Student Space and we know that some groups of students have been disproportionately affected by coronavirus, such as BAME and LGBTQ+ students. We want to hear from you if you identify as being in a minority group or have faced additional challenges through coronavirus due to your identity.

Payment: £45 per hour (this may be capped at 1 hour for social media videos and 4-5 hours for student stories)

This is a rolling opportunity, though some topics may be taken on a first-come-first-served basis. 

​To enquire about the opportunity: please get in touch via this short form and send a 30-second video where you summarise what you wish to make your video(s) on to:

• content@studentminds.org.uk for the one-off short video opportunity or;
• comms@studentminds.org.uk for the social media videos.

We will then get in touch if we wish to proceed with your video.​

Register your interest

Visit Student Space

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Equal Opportunities and Accessibility

Student Minds does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, mental health, religion and belief, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. We support workplace diversity. We believe that diversity in the workplace creates dynamic, relevant organisations, fostering spaces for innovation and creativity. We believe this broader collective perspective can help us to make as much impact as possible and we are working hard to increase diversity in our team. We are keen to hear from individuals with personal experience of mental health difficulties, and we particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities and men, who are currently under-represented in Student Minds. We are committed to making our roles and culture inclusive. We can make reasonable adjustments to application processes, interviews, locations and working hours on a case-by-case basis.
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​If you are interested in applying for a position and have particular accessibility needs, including special educational needs, please get in touch at vacancies@studentminds.org.uk and let us know any requirements you may have.​

 

Why work for Student Minds?

We want people to thrive at Student Minds; we believe you do your best work when you feel your best. As such, our team comes first and we are proud of our culture; we offer a supportive, flexible and enjoyable place to work. 

As part of our staff team, the following benefits are available:
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• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus a 2-week winter closure.
  • We all need time away from work to recharge, travel, take care of personal stuff, or spend time with family and friends.
• Part-time and flexible working
  • We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are different. We encourage all employees to reflect on when they work best and how they need to fit work around caring or other commitments. 
  • Whether it’s remote working or varying your start and finish times, we know our staff are happiest and do their best work when given this freedom. Our core working hours are 10-4pm, which brings the team together for meetings, but outside of this it’s up to you how you structure your day.
• Support for your wellbeing
  • Staff wellbeing is a high priority. We support staff to implement Wellness Action Plans and offer 10% of weekly working hours for you to invest in your wellbeing. Whether that’s going for a walk, a spot of yoga or simply time away from the screen, we want to support you to stay mentally healthy at work.
• Pension
  • We’ll help you plan for the future with our workplace pension scheme to support you with saving for your retirement.
• Happier weekdays
  • Get to know colleagues better through team lunches and socials.
• Investing in you
  • We value regular 1-2-1s between staff and line-managers to provide personal and professional support.
• Learning and development
  • When you grow, we grow. We’re keen to support your professional development. Take a course, buy a book, gain some knowledge - we’ll support you to do so.
  • As well as a comprehensive induction, you’ll also benefit from internal skill-shares and team days for the chance to reflect and hone your skills with the rest of the team.
• Competitive salary
  • If you’re at a not-for-profit, we know money isn’t what drives you, but you’ve got to pay the bills somehow.
• Time for your fitness
  • Student Minds is keen to promote healthy lifestyles for all its staff. We encourage you to embed exercise into your day, whether that’s going for a run over lunch or adjusting your work hours to attend an exercise class.