* Hybrid: Fife (with flexible home working)
* Closing: 28th February 2025
* Advertised from: 2nd February 2025
* Depending on experience.
Role
Are you ready to inspire and support a team of amazing volunteers? Join Castle as our Volunteer Coordinator and make a real difference in the Fife community.
We’re looking for someone with experience in volunteer recruitment and management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for building strong communities. You’ll lead volunteer activities, provide support, and promote their incredible work while helping us grow our impact.
Why Join Us?
• Flexible working, including home-based options.
• A chance to lead and inspire volunteers.
• The opportunity to create meaningful change.
Closing date: 28th February 2025 at 17:00pm.
Castle is an equal opportunities employer.
Who are we?
Founded in 2002, Lanarkshire Links is a mental health service user and carer-led charity dedicated to supporting individuals in becoming actively involved in the planning and delivery of mental health services in Lanarkshire. Our members are at the heart of our organisation, driving our mission to involve, inform, and influence change within health and social care services, ensuring that those with lived experience have a voice in shaping the support they receive. We work closely with NHS Lanarkshire, Health and Social Care Partnerships, and third-sector organisations to drive meaningful improvements in mental health services.
We are seeking a Development Manager to lead and enhance our engagement, influence, and impact across the sector. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and strategic leader who is passionate about co-production and collective advocacy in mental health services.
What you’ll be working on
As the Development Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the operational and strategic direction of Lanarkshire Links. You will proactively seek opportunities for funding, ensuring the continued growth and sustainability of the organisation. A core aspect of your role will be to help expand our current membership, fostering strong relationships and engaging with individuals who share our mission. Additionally, you will manage a team of four peer workers based on the acute mental health inpatient wards of NHS Lanarkshire at Hairmyres and Wishaw hospitals, providing guidance and support to ensure the effective delivery of services and peer support initiatives.
Why work with us?
At Lanarkshire Links, we are more than just a charity – we are a community driven by a shared mission to make a tangible difference in mental health services. By joining our team, you will be part of an organisation that values the contributions of every individual, especially those with lived experience of mental health issues. You will have the opportunity to directly influence and shape health and social care services, making a lasting impact on both individuals and communities.
We offer a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment where your skills, ideas, and passion for change are highly valued. In addition to professional development opportunities, you will be working alongside a dedicated team committed to improving lives and driving meaningful progress. If you are passionate about mental health support and want to be part of an organisation that leads by example, Lanarkshire Links is the place for you.
Benefits of Working with Us:
• Competitive Salary & Benefits – We offer a competitive salary package along with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional Development – Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth, including training and development in mental health and social care.
• Flexible Working – We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working options, to support work-life balance.
• Health and Wellbeing Support – Access to mental health resources, counselling services, and a supportive work environment.
• Impactful Work – Be part of an organisation that leads by example, allowing you to directly shape services and improve the lives of individuals and communities.
• Collaborative Environment – Work alongside passionate colleagues and external partners in a team that values collaboration and inclusivity. A focus on well-being and the choice to personalise your work environment and equipment.
About you – preferred requirements for this role
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual who can empower the voices of those with lived experience and help make recovery a reality. You will have a strong understanding of the impact of stigma and discrimination associated with mental health problems and be committed to challenging these barriers in every aspect of your work.
You will possess excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to network and engage with a wide range of stakeholders. Your nurturing attitude and expert listening skills will enable you to build meaningful relationships, ensuring that people feel heard and supported. You will also be comfortable engaging with people in a variety of contexts, from hospital wards to community settings, with the ability to adapt your approach to suit different situations.
A degree-level education or relevant qualification is essential, or significant experience in the successful development and delivery of projects, particularly within the mental health or social care sector.
* Hybrid: Edinburgh, with travel and homeworking as required
* Closing: 19th February 2025
We have an exciting new opportunity within Health in Mind. We will be developing an online platform to allow Scottish veterans access to information and resources, to help them develop skills and strategies to support their mental health and wellbeing.
We are looking for a full-time Digital Services Officer to lead the process of co-production, consultation, content design, and project delivery of the new service. You will work closely with stakeholders, veterans, and a specialist digital creative design agency.
If you have experience working with the armed forces and feel a connection with our approach and values, we'd love to hear from you.
The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Research Officer to support our team in Scotland.
This is an exciting opportunity to design and implement impactful research and evaluation projects. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to collect and analyse data, ensuring that our work is informed by lived experience and reflects the diverse needs of the communities we serve.
What does the role involve?
* Lead and support research projects, including quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
* Produce high-quality reports, presentations, and academic publications to share findings with varied audiences.
* Conduct systematic and pragmatic evidence reviews to inform our initiatives.
* Collaborate with colleagues in communications and policy to ensure our research drives meaningful impact.
* Represent the Mental Health Foundation at events to promote our research and vision.
Requirements
What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?
* A degree or relevant equivalent in a relevant field with substantial research elements, or equivalent experience.
* Demonstrable skills in both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
* Proven ability to manage research projects and deliver results on time and to budget.
* Excellent communication skills to present complex concepts to diverse audiences.
* Commitment to ethical research practices and inclusivity, with a focus on addressing inequality and adversity.
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 and two most recent references) along with 3-year renewals of Disclosure checks. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
Fixed term from April 2025 to 31st October 2026 (with possible extension).
* Hybrid: Glasgow or Edinburgh (Hybrid Model – 1 Day in Office)
* Closing: 10th February 2025
Join SAMH and make a difference in Mental Health across Scotland.
Are you an experienced relationship manager with a passion for forging meaningful partnerships and driving impactful change?
SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) believes in mental health and wellbeing for all. The team is now looking for 2 exceptional Account Managers to join their Workplace & Corporate Engagement team and contribute to vital fundraising efforts and meaningful collaboration with private sector partners.
About SAMH
SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) is Scotland's leading mental health charity, dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by mental health issues. Founded in 1923, the charity strives to create a society where mental health is valued, understood, and supported. With a commitment to innovation and collaboration, SAMH is at the forefront of mental health advocacy, ensuring that everyone has access to the support they need to lead fulfilling lives.
What will you do as an Account Manager?
As part of the Workplace & Corporate Engagement team, you will play a pivotal role in managing partnerships within the private sector. Reporting to the Senior Manager – Workplace Engagement, you will focus on account management and client stewardship, ensuring strong relationships and sustained financial and non-financial contributions from SAMH’s private sector partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Account Management: Strengthen relationships with existing private sector partners through proactive and tailored stewardship. Deliver meaningful updates, demonstrate measurable impact, and secure multi-year commitments to foster sustained partnerships.
Engagement: Manage incoming enquiries strategically while identifying and pursuing new business development opportunities. Seek growth areas within current partnerships, including increased financial support.
Enquiry Management and Business Development: Creating a clear and responsive approach to partner engagement, identifying potential areas for growth within existing relationships. This includes exploring opportunities for partners to increase their financial support or collaborate on multi-year agreements that ensure ongoing contributions and mutual success.
Development: Collaborate with the team to create bespoke packages and develop innovative projects that appeal to partners, securing long-term income stability.
Delivery: Ensure seamless delivery of services, building trust and laying the foundation for future collaboration and increased contributions.
What does SAMH need from you?
Experience:
* Demonstrable success in account managing mutually beneficial partnerships.
* Proven track record of achieving and exceeding income or performance targets.
* Strong experience in presenting and communicating with diverse audiences.
* Strong understanding of fundraising principles and codes of practice, with an awareness of current trends in the fundraising environment.
* Proficiency in using CRMs/databases to maintain and monitor data. (Desirable)
* Familiarity with mental health services and the wider charity landscape in Scotland. (Desirable)
Key Skills and Attributes
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
* Understanding of current legislation, policies and issues affecting fundraising and the charity sector including GDPR.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, including confidence in public speaking/presentations and report writing.
* Competence in using CRM systems and databases to manage donor information and track progress. (Desirable)
What is in it for you?
You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of the benefits include:
* 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service (+4 public holidays). Pro Rata
* 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you. Pro Rata
* Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions.
* Workplace pension scheme and Life Assurance policy from day one.
Be the driving force behind SAMH’s workplace and corporate engagement success. Apply today and help SAMH make a lasting difference in mental health across Scotland.
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