Change Mental Health is determined to be the leading source of information, advice and guidance on mental health and mental illness in Scotland. We want to make sure that everyone has the information and advice they need to make the right decisions for themselves and their families.

The role of the Research and Content Officer is instrumental in ensuring that we can do this and that we and our services are information and research led. This role will lead in the sourcing, summarising and dissemination of appropriate research to our members, staff and people we support. This will include the development, fact checking and writing of website content for Change Mental Health and Mental Health and Money Advice (working with Mental Health UK) as well as the development of newsletter content and potentially other unique communications channels.

As well as an external responsibility this role will also have an internal responsibility to work alongside our National Training Manager and Head of Quality and Improvement to help ensure that our training and development is leading edge. You will develop our knowledge centre, making sure that our knowledge and understanding is up to date and is accurately provided to staff in an accessible and informative manner.

Are we a match?

This is a great opportunity to join a thriving charity and help shape its future. It is also an opportunity for growth, for the charity and yourself, in our new chapter as Change Mental Health.

In return for your passion, innovation and dedication, we offer:

• Professional development including funded opportunities.
• A generous 37 days’ holiday
• Two mental wellbeing days a year
• A 35 hour working week, enhanced sick pay & season ticket loan
• A great work life balance with flexible and blended working environment
• 24/7 access to an award-winning Employee Assistance Programme providing free legal, financial and medical advice as well as support with life’s challenges
• A cycle to work scheme, a Blue Light Card and many more staff benefits and other discount schemes.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and value the unique experience that each individual brings to our organisation. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion within our workforce, and to building a team made up of diverse skills, experiences and all kinds of life experiences.