Associate Director of HR and Wellbeing
Mental Health Foundation
Salary: Up to £64,790 pa, depending on experience, plus £3285 London Weighting
Location: London with hybrid and flexible working
Hours: Ideally Full Time. Compressed hours considered
The Mental Health Foundation is the UK’s leading charity for everyone’s mental health. We are home to Mental Health Awareness Week and - with prevention at the heart of what we do - we aim to find and address the sources of mental health problems so that people and communities can thrive. We have pioneered change for over 70 years and we are not afraid to challenge the status quo.
We have a strategic aim to become an exemplar employer and to continue to build an organisation that is financially sustainable and thriving. Over the last few years we have made great strides in our approach to DEI including making a public commitment to becoming an anti racist organisation, alongside forming strong L&D and workplace wellbeing programmes. All of this work is underpinned by our new organisational values, embedded right across the organisation.
The Foundation now seeks to attract a diverse range of candidates in our search for an outstanding Associate Director of HR and Wellbeing. This exciting new role will work closely with colleagues in the Leadership Team and HR to maintain and build on the progressive and inclusive culture that has been developing over the past few years. As the most senior HR leadership role within the organisation, the postholder will lead a small team and will be actively involved on all HR and workplace wellbeing activity.
We are therefore looking for candidates with a healthy mix of strategic thinking ability and outstanding influencing skills with sound knowledge of up to date UK employment legislation and strong hands-on HR operational and reporting experience, to actively deliver a comprehensive HR service where diversity, equity, inclusion, learning and wellbeing is at the heart of our approach.
To read more about the Foundation, our HR progress and the role itself, please download the full appointment brief below.
Why should you join the Mental Health Foundation?
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 27 after 5 years’ service
· 3 closure days between Christmas and New Year in addition to annual leave
· Up to 3 wellbeing days per annum
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Generous non-contributory pension scheme, 8% at 3 months service, rising to 10% at 6 months service employer contribution
· Life Assurance Scheme at four times annual salary
· Flexible working
· Season Ticket Loan
· Cycle to work scheme
Please note that for safeguarding purposes, all our roles require a DBS/PVG check. We are also unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
How to apply
If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please upload your CV along with a 1-2 page supporting statement on how you meet the points on the person specification via the Apply Now button below.
To have an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact Ami Jenick at People
Beyond Profit on ami@peoplebeyondprofit.co.uk or 07957316541.
Applications will be reviewed and actioned on a rolling basis, so please do submit your application as soon as you can and flag if you have availability issues with the dates below.
Closing Date: 13 November 2022
PBP conversations: Rolling, by 16th November
MHF Panel Interview Dates: 24 & 29 November 2022