Role

The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Research Officer to support the See Me programme within our UK Research Team.

Mental health stigma causes real harm. See Me exists to end it. This Research Officer role puts you at the centre of that work. You’ll join MHF’s UK Research Team and help with the delivery of mixed methods research that directly shapes programme development for See Me, Scotland’s national programme to end mental health stigma and discrimination.

What does the role involve?

• Designing and delivering mixed methods research projects, with primary responsibility for the Public Attitudes to Mental Health & Stigma survey.
• Building and maintaining relationships across MHF, See Me, and external stakeholders to keep projects on track.
• Conducting systematic and rapid evidence reviews to strengthen the research base.
• Turning findings into clear, compelling outputs for specialist and public audiences, including reports, publications, and learning events.

What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?

• Strong quantitative research skills are essential. You should have solid experience in survey methodology, sampling strategy, statistical analysis, and working with large datasets.
• Experience applying qualitative methods within a mixed methods framework, alongside strong written communication skills and a track record of producing outputs for diverse audiences.
• Experience facilitating knowledge exchange and learning events with partners and stakeholders, and an interest in the mental health stigma research landscape.

Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check, renewed on a 3-yearly basis and two most recent references). We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.