Job description - Mental Health Foundation



0171450Mental Health Foundation Job Description & Person SpecificationSenior Communications Officer, Future PathwaysJuly 2017 Dear Applicant, Thank you for your interest in joining the Mental Health Foundation. We are the leading UK-wide charity in the field of mental health. For 65 years, we have been the source of fresh thinking about mental health. We believe that everyone has the right to good mental health. We are committed to making that right a reality. Thanks to the support of our donors, funders and benefactors, we are independent. This gives us the freedom to speak truth to power. There has never been a more urgent need to change the way we tackle mental health issues in our society. Mental health problems have a huge impact on the lives of individuals, families and communities, as well as costing the UK economy over ?100 billion each year. The Foundation argues that we have to change our approach and focus far more on prevention – the only way that fundamental change can be achieved. The Mental Health Foundation focuses its attention and resources on the areas where it can make most difference. At the same time, we aim to grow our resources so that our reach and impact can be greater. We have some pretty ambitious plans. We are at a pivotal moment. Working with other leading charities and professional bodies we have succeeded in getting mental health recognised as a priority at the highest levels of government. The opportunities to create significant change have never been greater. You would join at a time when we have the resources to keep up the momentum on improving the Foundation to make it fit for the future and sustainable in the long term. Please see the attached information pack for more details and visit our website at .uk Once you have had the opportunity to find out more about us, I hope you will be inspired to join us. I look forward to receiving your application. With best wishes I look forward to receiving your application.With best wishesJenny Edwards CBEChief ExecutiveAbout the Mental Health Foundation Good Mental Health for All Our passionate belief is that good mental health is fundamental to a good life. We believe that people can often prevent mental health problems when they understand how to protect and sustain their mental health. Prevention is at the heart of what we do. We create and share knowledge that empowers people, helps them to reduce their risks, increases their resilience and we act to promote wider improvements to the mental health of the public. ? We research, develop and run evidence informed time-limited programs that give us the evidence and expertise to know what works. ? We use and share what we learn to help everyone, by offering straightforward and clear information on mental health and tools for commissioners and services in many areas to make an impact through effective prevention. We influence senior policymakers at national and local levels, advocating for change, using firm evidence and drawing on the expertise of people with direct lived experience of the issues. The Mental Health Foundation is a UK charity, established for 65 years, that uses public donations and grants from trusts and foundations to deliver and advocate for good mental health for all. Every year we reach out to the public on a major mental health issue through our Mental Health Awareness Week. Our values set out the principles which we aim to embody Knowledgeable, Passionate, Practical, Courageous , Innovative Our vision is for a world with good mental health for all. Our mission is to help people to thrive through understanding, protecting and sustaining their mental health.For full information on our activities see our website .uk Our strategy, A New Way Forward, is at .uk/publications/new-way-forward .ukTwitter@mentalhealth mentalhealthfoundation mentalhealthfoundationMental Health Foundation Employment BenefitsEmployment Benefits Pension (non-contributory) The Mental Health Foundation considers it is important to encourage people to save for their retirement and as such provides staff with a 2% contribution as part of auto enrolment from 3 months service. After successful completion of a probation period this contribution increases to 10% non-contributory. Employee Assistance Service At times staff members may face and need help with a variety of issues throughout their lives and as part of the commitment to staff members the Foundation provides an independent and confidential counselling and information telephone service. Support is available on a range of issues including legal, financial, emotional, health issues and work-related concerns.Wellbeing Days Staff may take up to 3 days per annum for their personal mental health needs. Annual leave Staff receive 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 26 days after 3 years’ service and 27 days after 5 years’ service. Christmas leave Staff will receive an additional 3 days leave at Christmas when the office closes between Christmas Day and re-opens after New Year’s Day. This is in addition to the annual leave entitlement. Life Assurance Scheme Staff will receive death in service life cover at four times their annual salary. Child Care Vouchers This is a flexible way to meet the costs of your childcare. These vouchers are nontaxable and exempt from National Insurance contributions and therefore present a saving for employees. Available following a qualifying periodFamily friendly leave Enhanced maternity pay is in place of 6 weeks full pay, 20 weeks half pay + SMP, and 26 weeks at SMP only. Available after a qualifying period. Flexible working/work life balance the right to request flexible working is available to all employees. There are a number of different flexible working arrangements available throughout the organisation, which can be arranged by mutual consent. Season ticket loan Interest free loans are available to purchase season tickets for the journey between home and work. Cycle to Work SchemeThe Cycle to Work scheme is a UK Government tax exemption initiative introduced to promote healthier journeys to work and to reduce environmental pollution. Employees will be able to purchase a bike of a value of up to ?1,111 tax freeMental Health FoundationJob DescriptionJob DescriptionJob title Senior Communications Officer, Future PathwaysReporting toCommunication and Engagement ManagerResponsible for:Potentially session staff and volunteersDirectorateScotland (Glasgow office)Job locationMerchants House, 30 George Square, Glasgow, G2 1EGHoursThree days (21 hours) per weekSalary?28,000 – 31, 857per annum pro rota (Grade C)Contract length4 yearsMain purpose of role: The Senior Communications Officer will play a key role in the success of Future Pathways, Scotland’s In Care Survivor Support Fund. Working closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, the role will support the development and implementation of a communication strategy to raise awareness of our work among key stakeholders including survivors, including those not currently accessing support, The Scottish Government, partners and community organisations, the media and internal staff working to implement the work of Future Pathways.The post holder will have responsibility for writing, editing, co-ordinating and publishing content across various channels, including the website, social media, and print and online marketing materials. They will also help to plan and implement communications and marketing campaigns to raise awareness about our work and help achieve our overall aims.Main tasksDigital?Develop, manage and update content for website and intranetMaintain social media accounts and develop a plan for ongoing promotion across our key channelsPlan and create a range of multi-media communications materials e.g. video, vlogs.Develop a library of photographs to be used to support our activity across a range of digital and traditional channels.PressField inquiries from external stakeholders including journalists, politicians and service usersCreate press releases and statements as needed, and act as spokesperson for Future Pathways when the Communication and Engagement Manager is unavailable.Provide a media monitoring service to the team, altering staff about any key issues and issuing a fortnightly media review.Develop relationships with key members of the press and proactively promote Future Pathways in the media to raise awareness of our municationsProduce, edit and distribute updates and materials for external and internal audiences, dealing sensitively with those whose personal experiences might be featured.Help market and communicate events, such as seminars, conferences, and events for the public.Contribute to the production of a range of promotional material for the Future Pathways including leaflets, posters and regular reports.Support the Communication and Engagement Manager in the development and implementation of an internal communications plan to aid engagement across the team e.g. internal newsletters, surveys etc.Monitor press cuttings and provide weekly report for the team.To assist the Communication and Engagement manager in coordination and planning of events and conferences to engage professional groups to raise the profile of the Fund and impact on professional practice. BrandEnsure consistent branding is used throughout materials.Help maintain and build our reputation among key stakeholdersAct as a brand champion and offer advice to staff and partners on brand usage.Plan/create multi-media communications materialsManagement and trainingPotentially oversee the management of volunteers or sessional staffUse supervision and appraisal sessions with line manager to priorities and evaluate work, receive feedback and assist with own personal development in line with the host organisation policies and procedures.Participate in training arranged by Future Pathways as agreed with the line manager. Legislative RequirementsCarry out all duties in accordance with Health and Safety, Equalities (including Disability, Race Relations Amendment legislation) and report to line manager any concerns or issues.Staff SupportTo work closely with staff involved in the project including those in the Mental Health Foundation and wider members of the Alliance [including Penumbra, Health in Mind, The Anchor Trauma Service, Scottish Government].Decision-makingDay to day decision-making regarding the effective operational delivery of all engagement work, within agreed work plans.Expenditure within agreed budgets.Other DutiesTo attend and contribute to project meetings as required.To undertake additional duties as required from the Mental Health Foundation and wider Future Pathways Alliance.GeneralTo promote and support the achievement of the Foundation’s mission, goals and values.To act as a positive ambassador for the Foundation and the wider Alliance in all opportunities.To maintain a high standard of probity in professional, personal and financial matters, maintaining good relations with colleagues and external partners and to act in accordance with the Foundation’s Code of Conduct.To uphold and promote the Foundation's commitment to equality and diversity and the value of lived experience. To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be requireThis job description is not contractual and is liable to change over timePerson SpecificationSkills and AbilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skills (Essential)Ability to work flexibly, as part of a team (Essential)Confidence and ability to deal with people at all levels (Essential)Self-motivated and ability to work on own initiative (Essential)Ability to plan and organise workload and multi-task (Essential)Close attention to detail and excellent time-management and ability to work to deadlines (Essential)Strong IT and web skills including MS Office and use of content management systems (Essential)Ability to think creatively (Essential) Good presentation skills (Essential)Able to engage thoughtfully and sensitively with survivors of in care abuse who access the fund (Essential)Ability to engage effectively with different audiences using multiple approaches e.g. meetings, workshops, digital, etc. (Essential)A strong team player with a positive and energetic approach (Essential)ExperienceExperience of writing and editing content for a range of digital and traditional channels, from websites to newsletters. (Essential)Experience of using social media in a professional context (Essential)Experience working with the media, from writing press releases and responding to press enquiries, to proactively raising awareness among key journalists (Essential)Experience overseeing design and print services and working with external suppliers Experience of using in-house design software packages e.g. InDesign (Desirable) Experience with database software/ web applications (Essential)Experience of using content management systems (Essential)Project Management experience (Essential)Experience of organising events (Essential)Experience of developing project-based communications plans (Desirable)Crisis communication experience (Desirable)Experience of dealing with third sector organisations (Desirable) Experience of working with a range of stakeholders including hard to engage communities (Essential)Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams (Desirable)Familiarity with Google analytics and SEO/SEM work. (Desirable)Knowledge A good understanding of mental health including trauma and distress (Essential)Knowledge of the impact of childhood trauma and abuse (Desirable)QualificationsA relevant undergraduate degree, or equivalent experience (Essential)A professional qualification in PR, marketing, journalism or similar (Desirable)Requirements of all roles at the Mental Health FoundationWillingness to work flexibly to meet the reasonable needs of the Mental Health FoundationCommitment to working in accordance with the Mental Health Foundation’s valuesPrepared on occasions to work unsocial hoursSelf-sufficient in use of information and communications technologyAbility to self-manage a full and varied petencies for working at the Mental Health FoundationWe expect all employees to be able to use these competences to a high level in their roles. During the recruitment process, at interview stage, we look for evidence of all these competencies.Expertise, knowledge and analysisCommunication, influencing and promotionRelationships and partnership workingService focusedBusiness awareStrategic thinking and decision makingLeadershipAdaptability and personal responsibilityInnovative and creativeCommitted to personal developmentHow to applyTo apply please send your completed application form, CV and an equal opportunities monitoring form by 12pm on Monday 31st July 2017 to: vacancies@.ukThe selection processShortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on Monday 7th August 2017 Please note that this role is subject to a DBS check and suitable references.LocationThe interview will be held at the Mental Health Foundation offices in London:Mental Health FoundationMerchants House30 George SquareGlasgowG2 1EGSee over the page for our address ................
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