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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. Opportunities available:Volunteer 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. |
Student Engagement Officer
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At Student Minds we value student engagement and co-production. We believe that students with lived experience should be at the forefront of decisions that will impact their experience. We want to improve and enhance how we do this and we are looking for a Student Engagement Officer to help us achieve this.
We have a proud history of championing student engagement and co-production in designing and delivering student experience and we want to ensure that student voices feed into our programmes and initiatives at all levels. If this sounds like an appealing challenge then this could be the role for you! As Student Engagement Officer you will be working in close collaboration with our Student Voice and Equality Lead to ensure Student Minds’ student engagement work is the best that it can be. You will advance the work of the charity on a number of different projects. This is an excellent opportunity within an organisation that is small enough to see the direct benefit of your effort. This role is ideal for someone looking to enter into a career in student engagement, Higher Education and/or the charity sector. Deadline: Monday 31st August at 11.59pm Find out more in our application pack and apply. |
International Student Panel
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We are recruiting a group of international students to sit on our International Student Panel.
At Student Minds, we aim to understand and tackle the inequalities that exist in student mental health. We have recently been successful in securing a grant with a range of partners to focus on international students’ experiences. The programme, titled ‘International Student Mental Health – Good Practice Guidance and Intervention Case Studies’, seeks to discover what works in improving international students’ mental health; how institutions can effectively co-produce with international students and how we can establish more culturally competent services. This best practice will then be shared across the UK and beyond. The International Student Panel will be a group of current international students, who, collectively, will bring their personal and lived experiences to lead on this project If you are interested in this role, visit our website here and apply by 16th August 11:59pm. |
Student Trustee
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We’re recruiting two student trustees to support our mission to transform the state of student mental health.
Our trustee board plays a vital role in enabling us to achieve the charity's objectives - providing accountability, oversight and governance to help us achieve our goals. With a diverse range of experiences, our board is made up of a mixture of experts from across the charity, higher education, business and health care sectors. As our student trustees, you will be able to help us shape the role and the way we work so that we harness your experience and wisdom as we drive forward. Time commitment:
To apply: Download the student trustee recruitment pack for further information and email vacancies@studentminds.org.uk with a cover letter and a CV. Closing date: 12 noon, Friday the 14th August |
Men's Mental Health Podcaster (volunteer role)
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We are recruiting for students studying in England and Wales who are male and/or identify as men to lead the change in student mental health.
The role We want to work with you to pilot a men's mental health podcast made by, with and for men who are students. We are recruiting on a rolling basis. Once the roles are filled, the 'Register Your Interest' forms will close; don't miss your chance! |
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:
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.
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.
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.