Manager of Young People's Programmes

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Manager of Young Peoples Programmes - Mental Health UK to work as part of our Young People's Programmes Team.

Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity - and that's why equity is one of our core values. We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people - regardless of who they are or their background - to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.

Our Young Peoples Programmes focus on mental health prevention by delivering upstream resilience building programmes to young people across the UK. Traditionally delivered through workshops in mainstream education and community-based settings, we have recently diversified our approach and our focus is now on engaging and supporting young people from diverse and underserved communities.

Building on our existing programmes we have been through an extensive needs assessment and co-production phase which has provided us with the foundation to design evidence-based and culturally appropriate programmes.

This role will oversee the successful implementation of co-production across England and embedding the proof-of-concept model into the ongoing development and of all our programmes before bringing them to scale nationwide.

How you will make a difference

• As the manager of Young People's Programmes, I am responsible for overall oversight, implementation and monitoring of our programmes in England


• Manage a team responsible for engaging and coordinating programme activities across England


• Implement a robust evaluation system and ensure our programmes are delivered to required quality standards


• Manage the recruitment and onboarding of a nationwide team of freelance Training Associates required to deliver the programme


• Foster relationships with a range of stakeholders in education, underserved communities and the mental health sector


• Focus on emerging areas of needs in the young people's mental health landscape and keep abreast of trends


• Communicate with funders and other stakeholders about the impact of the programme
  
  We're Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: "A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness."


It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy - delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we're working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks for our Black, Asian and minority ethnic and our LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrate our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

Pulled from the full job description

• Company pension


• Employee discount, If the role sounds exciting to you but your experience, skills or qualifications don't exactly match every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply, you may be just the right person for our position!

Caring for our people.
We offer a wide range of support. Some of our benefits include:

• PULSE: our recognition, rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform. Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc. As well as being able to thank colleagues and nominate them for awards.


• Wagestream: gives you instant access to up to 50% of your pay. Also provides a library of expert tools, tips and articles plus, helps you start building a rainy-day pot straight from your salary.


• Wellbeing support: our Wellbeing hub gives physical, emotional, and mental health support. We also have a BUPA Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments.


• Taking time for you: we work flexibly -you get to choose where you work, managing your own diary. We have generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave.


• Planning for the future: We have a contributory pension scheme.


• Structured Corporate Induction: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way.


• £300 when you introduce a Friend: receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member.