Senior Digital Communications Co-ordinator

Why does mental health research matter?

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Have well-developed digital media skills to communicate research to new audiences? Want to use your passion and personal experience of mental health issues to inspire others? If yes, we are keen to hear from you. Join our team and work on a unique project alongside others including Elaine Fox, Professor of Psychology and Affective Neuroscience at the University of Oxford.

In 2018, the funding body UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funded 8 Mental Health Research Networks, made up of researchers, charities and other organisations working collaboratively to understand and improve mental health. A Co-ordination Team supports the networks to maximise their impact and raise the profile of mental health research. A national campaign/conversation on ‘Why Mental Health Research Matters’ will build on and amplify the value created by the eight networks, to inspire both a new generation of researchers and the public.  You will be central in this programme of work based at and line managed by McPin but working with the Co-ordination Team led by Professor Fox and members including an early career researcher, information specialist and media professionals.

This unique post would suit someone with excellent people skills, who is passionate about mental health, and has good digital communication content skills (shooting, editing and delivering podcasts / webinars / videos on a number of platforms). We are running webinar events, commissioning blogs and supporting the networks to produce content. You will have a good understanding of research principles and must be confident with, and mediating between, a range of stakeholders. You should demonstrate your motivation and willingness to develop in this post. You will be supported to draw on personal experience of managing mental health issues in this role.

Please refer to the job description for a fuller explanation.

The McPin Foundation is based in Borough (near London Bridge) but all staff are currently working remotely. When Covid-19 restrictions allow, some travel around the UK will be required. You can find out more about us at our website.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 8th February 2021.  Interviews will be held via Zoom w/c 15th February 2021.

To apply please visit our website to download an application form.

Queries to vanessapinfold@mcpin.org or call 0207 922 7877 if you have any questions about the post.