6 months’ fixed term.

The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute is an independent charity conducting research and developing practical policy solutions to break the link between financial difficulty and mental health problems. Founded in 2016, in our first year we have established a reputation as a respected voice in policy debates and our work has received significant media attention.

We are now looking for a Research Officer to play a leading role in a new project examining the financial consequences of mental health crisis. This is an exciting opportunity to help make a real difference to the lives of thousands of people living with severe and enduring mental health problems.

We are looking for someone thoughtful and organised to play a key role in the successful implementation of this project.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a real passion for all the issues on which the Institute works, and the curiosity to explore in depth the links between financial difficulty and mental health problems. He or she will have:
- understanding of qualitative research, particularly depth interviews and focus groups
- strong communication skills
- the intellectual curiosity to value being involved in world-class research and policy making.

The successful candidate will enjoy having the opportunity to amplify the voices of people with mental health problems, who so often go unheard, and contributing to an exciting policy debate.

Reporting to this position: None.