Campaigns Officer

Overview

Young people’s mental health is one of the most urgent issues facing the UK today. At YoungMinds, we are leading the fight to make sure that all young people can get the mental health support they need, when they need it, no matter what. We are looking for a Campaigns Officer to help us achieve this.We are currently working with a hybrid working model, where there is the option of working from home combined with 4-12 days a month of working in the office.About this role

It is an exciting time to join the team as we are in the midst of delivering a campaign calling for reform to the exam system, and will be developing new campaigns over the next year to achieve much needed change for young people and their mental health. We need someone to join our External Affairs and Research team to support in mobilising people in the fight for young people’s mental health, bringing drive, creativity and hope that better is possible.You’ll be working to mobilise supporters, amplify young people’s voices, and influence decision-makers. We are looking for someone who is creative, organised and who can communicate with impact, both verbally and written.About you

This role will suit someone who is looking to develop their campaigning skills across the board, as there will be opportunities to hone digital tactics, work directly with young activists in developing campaigns, and write compelling campaign copy.You will be shortlisted on:Your experience creating changeYour experience engaging people with lived experienceYour experience and skill using digital tools and campaigning softwareYour copywriting abilityFurther information on the post can be found in the attached job description. To apply for this role, please download the Campaigns Officer Job Pack and follow the guidance on the application form.One of our values is: “We celebrate what makes you you – whoever you are, we welcome you and encourage you to be true to yourself”.If you are excited about helping us to achieve our mission, passionate about working at an organisation that puts the lived experience of young people at the heart of everything we do, and want to be part of our drive to become a truly anti-racist organisation we want to hear from you.Qualifications

three days additional leave over Christmas and New Yearauto-enrolment onto pension scheme where YoungMinds will match your contribution up to five per centstatutory benefits such as parental leave and sick paya wide range of other health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefitsa dedication to continued professional development, training and shared best practiceWe want to see a world where every young person who is struggling feels able to reach out, and has people and services around them who can really ..... full job details .....