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Head of Campaigns & Media
- Full time
- £52,166 – £60,861
- Hybrid: Glasgow OR London
- Closing 2nd February 2026
- Advertised from 12th January 2026
Role
Role
The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Head of Campaigns & Media to lead the development of a new team within our Policy & Influencing Directorate.
This exciting role has been created to develop a new campaigns function at the Mental Health Foundation, incorporating our existing media team and working closely with policy, research and lived experience colleagues across the UK, with the aim of driving support for policy change.
What does the role involve?
- Developing a campaigns strategy for MHF and deliver its execution.
- Manage the campaigns and media team, commission engaging content, oversee campaign budgets, and collaborate with stakeholders to create a better policy environment for good mental health.
- Contribute to the leadership of the Mental Health Foundation and its Policy and Influencing Directorate.
What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?
- Experience of developing and implementing campaign strategies to support policy change in the charity sector.
- Comprehensive understanding of communication disciplines (e.g. digital marketing, media relations, content creation) and how they integrate to achieve campaign objectives.
- Understanding of mental health policy, prevention and public health.
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.
Application notes
If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please visit our website to apply.
Please ensure you attach an up-to-date CV and statement of suitability answering all points of the person specification. Applications will close at9am on Monday 2ndFebruaryand we are unable to accept late applications. Interviews are planned for Monday 9th & Wednesday 11th February.
We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. Diversity and inclusion is a strategic priority for us as an employer and mental health charity, and we are proud to be signatories of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and the Disability Confident Committed Scheme. Applications from under-represented sections of the community are actively encouraged.
If you have a disability, require any additional support or have any questions regarding the role, please contact us at vacancies@mentalhealth.org.uk. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Disabled candidates who meet all the essential person specification criteria will be offered an interview. Therefore, please do ensure you tick the relevant box on the application form and clearly indicate in your application/covering letter if you consider yourself to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 / Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
We are currently operating mostly digital recruitment (including interviews via video conferencing). We have moved to a hybrid working model of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office and the rest working from home.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Communications Manager
- Part time
- £46,458 – £51,621 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Based at Thistle House in Edinburgh; hybrid working in place.
- Closing 23rd January 2026
The Commission protects and promotes the human rights of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions.
We are recruiting for a Communications Manager to manage and deliver the Commission’s communications and media relations activity.
The post has a remit to manage the Commission’s communication programme, providing advice to the Executive Leadership Team and senior management on key issues and developing strategies that support its role in influencing policy and opinion in the mental health, learning disability, dementia and related fields, and engendering a positive reputation for the Commission amongst its key external stakeholders.
The post is the expert on communications for the Commission, giving input at a strategic level but also being involved in the day-to-day communications work.
The post holder must have a degree in a relevant discipline, such as communications, media or journalism, and significant and current experience (usually 5 years or equivalent) of working in a communications role/field. Applicants must be able to demonstrate credibility with executive/senior management teams, experience of managing media relations, developing communication plans and strategies, and building stakeholder relations.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic HR & People Manager to join our team at Lifelink. This is a new senior management role within the organisation, ideally suited to an individual who thrives on embedding best in class HR practices, and develops positive workplace culture throughout our organisation.
Role Summary
At Lifelink, people are at the heart of everything we do. As our HR & People Manager, you’ll play a central role in shaping a culture that empowers and inspires. You’ll join a purpose-driven organisation committed to wellbeing, development, and making a lasting difference to the communities we serve.
You will be a professional with experience in human resources management, people and cultural development. You will be capable of leading and implementing all aspects of the HR function, including the team, aligned with the organisation’s goals and objectives. A key focus will be developing a coaching and mentoring culture that empowers managers and employees to take ownership of performance, growth, and wellbeing.
You will demonstrate strong decision making and act with integrity, ensuring all people practices are aligned with organisational values and ethical standards. You will act as a trusted advisor and influencer across all levels of the organisation, building credibility and ensuring HR initiatives have meaningful impact.
You will balance strategic leadership with hands on HR delivery, strengthening leadership capability, embedding a culture of continuous learning, and driving positive organisational change.
You must have:
Experience in a similar HR & People Manager role, with experience of line managing a team.
A Batchelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
The ability to effectively manage relationships across the organisation to deliver HR business partner support on a day-to-day basis, supporting with queries and complex escalated scenarios.
Knowledge and experience of managing TUPE processes and implementing employee legislation change.
The ability to manage and implement the full talent lifecycle, from recruitment, development and retention.
Experience of organisational design and development including workforce and succession planning and leadership development.
Experience of managing external stakeholder relationships to gain and maintain accreditations and charters such as IIP.
The ability to lead and develop our performance management framework, and our training and development programmes.
The ability to analyse data, driving insight led decisions and change.
Experience of leading employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives promoting a positive workplace culture.
Experience of driving a coaching and mentoring led culture, fostering a continuous learning and feedback environment.
A passion for cultural and change leadership with experience guiding and supporting organisations through periods of transformation.
Experience embedding equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our people strategy and culture.
Ideally you will have:
Membership of an HR related body
Additional coaching, change management, or organisational development qualification.
Experience of working for or partnering with a 3rd sector organisation
A strong understanding of the mental health and wellbeing sector
Additional benefits include generous holiday allowance, contributory pension scheme (6% from employer), cash back health plan, life cover, holiday purchase scheme, and 2 wellbeing days.
About us – Lifelink and Lifelink Workwell is a social enterprise with over 30 years of experience supporting adults and young people throughout Scotland, and UK wide workplaces, with their mental health and wellbeing. Our vision is that people are healthier and happier, wherever they live, work or learn.
Join us to make sure nobody faces dementia alone
Our charity
Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity for dementia and brain health. We are Scotland’s national dementia charity. Our aims are to prevent, care and cure dementia, and to make sure nobody faces dementia alone.
We are a member-led charity with more than 8,000 members. We are supported by over 500 volunteers, and employ around 400 full and part-time staff, mainly in our direct service provision across Scotland. We are fully committed to Fair Work First and the support and development of our people.
The role
We are at a highly exciting stage in the reshaping of our services as we build sustainable, resilient, therapeutic, and inclusive registered day care and commissioned community supports of the highest quality that can maximise our resources and potential growth opportunities.
We are seeking applicants with a proven track record in leadership within a health and social care service (or related) background to work in this key senior role and make a positive difference to the lives of people living with dementia, those at greater risk of dementia, and the families and friends who care for someone with dementia.
Based in Inverness, the role will lead and manage local teams in a variety of locations and services across the Highlands and Aberdeen, and Aberdeenshire. Full details about the role are provided in the job description available through the link provided.
The person
You will have the right level of personal qualities, experience, knowledge and qualifications, demonstrate excellent leadership qualities and high levels of emotional intelligence, with experience of managing people, supporting staff development and promoting a positive culture. You will be an excellent communicator, highly organised with a collaborative approach to working with others to deliver shared objectives and drive continuous improvement in our practice. You will have a high-level knowledge and understanding of dementia and substantial experience in the management and delivery of services and hold a relevant practice qualification to meet the Scottish Social Services Council registered management requirements. Further details are provided in the person specification provided.
Are you ready to be part of our journey at this exciting time?
Counselling Lead
- Part time
- £36,050 pro-rata
- On site: Stafford Centre, Edinburgh
- Closing 19th January 2026
About Us
Change Mental Health is a leading national mental health charity providing non-clinical, person-centred support to people in communities across Scotland. With over 50 years’ experience, we are fighting for a future where no one faces mental illness alone. We are changing society by changing attitudes, fighting stigma and influencing government to ensure a better of quality of life for those affected by poor mental health and mental illness. As a charity supporting over 10,000 people year, we believe everyone should have access to the support they need, when they need it and in a way which works best for them.
About the Role
As a Counselling Lead, you will manage the Counselling Support team and the service alongside the Head of Services. You will oversee the day-to-day running of the services whilst being responsible for managing all stakeholders involved.
You will also report on outcomes achieved and help promote and develop the services in your region. A skilled practitioner, you will have a good understanding and knowledge of counselling services and an understanding of the health and social care landscape. An empathic and motivating manager, you will be able to bring out the best in others by developing, guiding and supporting your team and enabling them to provide high-quality, person-centred counselling and support services.
The Counselling Lead will be responsible for line-managing and supervising staff and consultants who deliver specialist counselling support people affected by mental health issues, as well as their own caseload. This role includes developing and implementing an induction programme for counsellor roles, carrying out safe recruitment and providing high quality therapeutic support. The post-holder will take a trauma-informed approach and build a supportive and reflective culture, in line with Change Mental Health values. The Counselling Lead will work alongside both the local and national management team to contribute to the operational and strategic leadership of the local service, and of the overarching counselling programme that Change Mental Health are committed to developing.
Reports To: Head of Edinburgh Services
Disclosure & Barring Check: This post will be subject to a PVG check for working with vulnerable adults.
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