About us
Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing unique non-clinical and person-centered
support to people affected by poor mental health and mental illness across communities in Scotland. We ensure
that everyone has access to the support they need, when they need it and in a way which works best for them.
With over 50 years of experience, we’re changing society by changing attitudes, fighting stigma and influencing
government, ensuring a better quality of life for those affected by poor mental health and mental illness.
About the role
Change Mental Health is determined to be the leading source of information, advice and guidance on mental health and
mental illness in Scotland. We want to make sure that everyone has the tools they need to make the right
decisions for themselves and for their families.
The role of the Research and Content Officer is instrumental in ensuring that we do this through being information
and research led. The role will work across multiple teams at Change Mental Health to source, summarise and
disseminate appropriate research, as well as developing, fact-checking and composing content for our various
communications channels. Content will follow best practice and meet industry standards of being user-friendly,
accessible, on brand and discoverable on search engines. This educational content will align with our values to
inform the public about the extent and broad nature of mental health and mental illness.
The role will sit within the Policy, Public Affairs and Communications team, actively working with the team to source
research opportunities, support our wider internal and external communications work, and evidence the impact we
create as an organisation.
The Research and Content Officer will closely collaborate internally to ensure our internal and external training is
leading edge, supporting funding and tender applications, and working with services to meet their research and
content needs for delivery where appropriate.
Additionally, the role will work with external stakeholders – including academic partners – to collaborate on
research and to ensure that Change Mental Health is meeting its mission, vision and strategic outcomes.
This role would suit someone who loves learning and sharing knowledge. You will have a passion for mental health, an
eye for detail, and will be able to link academia to practical impact and service delivery. You will be an
excellent copywriter and familiar with academic research and its practices. You will enjoy providing knowledge
and understanding to others, be an excellent team player who can lead innovations independently, while having a
solid ability to forge and cultivate powerful relationships – both internally and externally.
Benefits
- 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial, and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges.
- A 35-hour working week
- Travel season ticket loan.
- A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment.
- Access to purchase a Blue Light Discount Card
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Enhanced sick pay and leave entitlements.
- Generous 37 days’ holiday.
- Two paid Mental Wellbeing days.
- Professional development including funded opportunities.