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Mental illness is one of the greatest challenges facing society today. We believe that universities, as a community setting, present an opportunity to change student’s health outcomes for life. Whilst much progress is being made, there is a lot more to be done to address the existing gaps in support, knowledge and strategic action.
One in three students report clinical levels of psychological distress, with students facing academic, social and financial challenges. We believe it does not need to be this way, all students and members of the university community should be able to thrive at university. 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 benefits of working at student minds, and how we are committed to Equal Opportunities and Accessibility. Opportunities available:
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. |
Executive Assistant (Maternity Cover)
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We are looking for a proactive, highly organised and efficient Executive Assistant to join our team and support the CEO and Management Team.
In this crucial role, you will have the opportunity to work with the entire Student Minds team, our range of board members and advisors, and a variety of stakeholders across the health and higher education sectors. You will play a key part in developing and supporting our charity, and strengthening our management, administration and governance. If you are a detail-oriented ‘people’ person who likes a challenge, then we would love to hear from you! To apply:
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Student Space Programme Manager and Programme Officer
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We’re very excited to be recruiting for two new members of the vibrant team behind Student Space, our ambitious mental health programme providing additional support for students across England and Wales during the Covid19 pandemic. If you’re interested in supporting the commissioning of services for those students most impacted by the pandemic, the development of resources that respond to student need, and in working with colleagues across the health, digital and Higher Education sectors to build the future of this innovative platform, we’d love to hear from you!
Programme Manager We’re looking for a proactive Programme Manager, who will work closely with the CEO and our advisory groups, to lead and manage the ‘Student Space’ programme. You will lead the efforts of the organisation to continually develop and embed the platform, commission relevant partners, and support future planning. This post holder will be responsible for the effective delivery of the next phase of this programme including leading on the day to day management of the Student Space programme, progressing a number of key workstreams (e.g. programme governance, service commissioning and management, monitoring and evaluation), as well as supporting the leads of other workstreams to deliver key outcomes (e.g. communications, content, insights, website development). It is a role that involves bringing together a range of colleagues across a diverse range of interesting and exciting activities. Programme Officer The Programme Officer will work closely with the PM and contribute to the successful delivery of Student Space by providing effective coordination and administration to the Student Space programme team. You will have a keen eye for detail and support key areas of activity that contribute to the programme achieving its aims, including crucial meetings and supporting constructive and positive stakeholder relationships. To apply:
As always, we’re keen to hear from a real range of candidates across different sectors and learn about your unique strengths and backgrounds. If you have any questions about the application process or need reasonable adjustments made please contact vacancies@studentminds.org.uk. |
Men's mental health expertise
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We are looking for 3 individuals to support our work with LexAble in sharing expertise, knowledge and insights on male students’ mental health. This will involve writing a blog piece on an area of men’s mental health such as toxic masculinity, the intersectionality of race/gender and the impact on mental health and the experience of male students during the pandemic. These subject areas are flexible and we would like to be guided by you and your expertise and experience.
Each blog post will be written by a person who has expertise, either through either lived experience, education or work. You will be required to write a 600-1000 word blog post which will be shared on LexAble’s website. We welcome applications from a range of backgrounds (including students, researchers, academics etc.) and are offering a negotiable fee of around £100 per blog. Applicants need to be able to work within a tight timeframe and complete the first draft within 2 weeks of being appointed. To apply:
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University Mental Health Charter Impact EvaluationStudent Minds would like to commission a research partner to work with us to evaluate the impact of our University Mental Health Charter Programme. The programme aims to support universities to achieve a whole-university approach to mental health and encourage ongoing improvement across the UK higher
education sector through an evidenced-informed framework, a community of practice and accreditation scheme. To apply:
We are accepting proposals from evaluators until 23:59 Monday 20th September. You will hear back from us by Monday 27th September and should you be shortlisted, an interview will take place via Zoom on Wednesday 13th October. Successful tender will be confirmed following Trustee Board approval on Wednesday 27th October. If you have any questions about the application process or need reasonable adjustments made please contact vacancies@studentminds.org.uk. |
Student Content CreatorStudent Minds are currently leading on the development of a mental health support programme for students across England and Wales during the coronavirus pandemic; Student Space. On Student Space we are developing a number of resources created by clinicians and students.
Share your voice If you’re a current Higher Education student in university, college or independent provider, we want to hear about your experience of the coronavirus pandemic. We are asking students to work with us to create a one-off short video on how the pandemic has affected your experience of being a student. You can see some examples of videos on the website on communication and digital wellbeing. We will work with you to create your video - helping you to utilise your voice. These videos will create a sense of community and belonging for other students through this pandemic. Your voice could help someone else feel as though they aren’t alone. 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 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 on to content@studentminds.org.uk. We will then get in touch if we wish to proceed with your video. |
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.
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.
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?
Student Minds is leading the change in student mental health, responding to developments in the sector and focussing on the sustainability of our work. This makes the work feel valuable and your contributions will have a real impact on the sector.
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. We’re building a strong team of curious, motivated and dedicated people who want to make a difference and support each other in the process.
We have a number of specific benefits in place for staff:
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. We’re building a strong team of curious, motivated and dedicated people who want to make a difference and support each other in the process.
We have a number of specific benefits in place for staff:
- 25 days leave, plus bank holidays, plus a Christmas closure.
- We all need time away from work to recharge, travel, take care of personal stuff, or spend time with family and friends.
- Pension
- We’ll help you plan for the future with our workplace pension scheme to support you with saving for your retirement.
- Flexible working
- We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are different, so we encourage all employees to reflect on how and when they work best. 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.
- Happier weekdays
- Get to know colleagues better through team lunches and socials
- Staff wellbeing is a high priority. We support staff to implement Wellness Action Plans and use a range of other tools to support you to stay mentally healthy at work.
- Investing in you
- We value weekly 1-2-1s between staff and line-managers. We have a strong programme of internal mentoring to actively support your career and personal development
- Learning and development
- When you grow, we grow. That’s why we give each staff a personal training budget to support their professional development. Take a course, buy a book, gain some knowledge.
- As well as a comprehensive induction, you’ll also benefit from regular internal skill-shares and team days for the chance to reflect and hone your skills with the rest of the team.
- After 2 years we are also open to exploring part-time study arrangements, or work-shadowing or secondments in other organisations to support personal growth.
- Salary increases with service and performance
- If you’re at a not-for-profit, we know money isn’t what drives you, but you’ve got to pay the bills.
- 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.