Reporting to the Director of Strategy and Communications.

How we will recognise you

• Major project responsibility and scope to develop key role
• Working for a charity which is seen to punch above its weight
• Opportunity to influence mental health policy and services at a critical juncture
• Opportunity to broaden experience of non-governmental organisations

About the role

You will work for a leading UK mental health charity with a strong campaigning record, the only national out-of-hours mental health helpline open every day of the year, and a dedicated research centre investigating causes and treatments for mental illness.

You will make a critical contribution to innovative campaigning projects and to branding SANE in the mental health landscape, working with individuals, families and carers, health professionals and other organisations.

You will carry personal responsibility and be the focal point of contact in devising and implementing projects on demanding timescales. You will work internally with senior management and colleagues across the organisation, and externally with key partners and stakeholders.

You will work directly with the award-winning founder and Chief Executive of the organisation, giving you the opportunity to learn from her experience and leadership in a variety of roles. Drawing on its extensive knowledge of their needs, you will develop skills in empathetic communication and collaboration with people affected by mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Devise and deliver on new projects
• Be key point of contact for all stakeholders
• Secure involvement of patients, families and carers, health professionals and external partners
• Communicate effectively the aims and outcomes of projects to drive campaigns and garner support for policy and service change

Relevant experience

A minimum of two years’ experience of public affairs and the media.