Vacancy at Student Minds
Become an integral part of our team as a Programme Support Officer, specialising in logistics and administration! If you have a knack for detail, thrive in coordinating complex tasks, and excel at ensuring smooth operations, this role is tailor-made for you.
ROLE PURPOSE
The Programme Support Officer (full-time, fixed-term contract for 18 months, with possibility to extend) will join the expanding Sector Improvement Team. They will provide vital logistical, financial and administrative support and coordination required to successfully run and deliver the University Mental Health Charter Programme and Award, achieve the Sector Improvement Team’s key objectives, and contribute to the whole charity’s mission and goals. This is an exciting opportunity to help the team scale the University Mental Health Charter, with the potential to impact 2.5 million staff and students across the UK.
From booking travel and accommodation, holding responsibility for the planning and administration of the Purchase Order sheets, to liaising with the many stakeholders involved in the assessment and programme processes, you will have an opportunity to be involved in an interesting, fast paced and exciting role.
For a more detailed job description and person specification please refer to our Recruitment pack which is available in the document section below.
- Meaningful Mission: Join a team committed to ensuring no Student should be held back by their mental health.
- Nurturing employee wellbeing is central to our culture. That's why we provide each team member with 10% wellbeing time, approximately 3.5 hours a week, to invest in activities such as gym sessions, yoga, extended lunch breaks, or simply taking a rejuvenating walk. Join us and experience a workplace where your health and happiness are valued.
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: We value diversity and inclusion, and we actively promote equity in our recruitment process. We use priority interview scheme for candidates from ethnically diverse backgrounds and employ blind shortlisting techniques to ensure fairness and eliminate discrimination.
- Transparent Recruitment Process: Instead of collecting CVs, we use an application form to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all. We also offer an Open Session where applicants can ask any questions about the role or the charity, providing valuable insight and exposure to our team. Should you wish to take part in our Open session on the 16th April, please register your interest via this event registration link.
- Download the recruitment pack in the document section, where you’ll find more information about the role including responsibilities and person specifications.
- Complete the Equality Monitoring Form.
- Download and complete our application form which is available in the document section below.
- Upload your completed application form.
- NOTE: We will only accept completed application forms. Do not attach CVs or cover letters.
Any personal data relating to applications will be used solely in accordance with current UK data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party. For more information on how we use and protect your data please see the Privacy Statement available on our website: www.studentminds.org.uk/privacystatement
Generous annual leave allowance - 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus a 2-week winter closure
Flexible working - we encourage all employees to reflect on when and where they work best and how they need to fit work around caring or other commitments.
Wellbeing is at the heart of what we do - we support staff to implement Wellness Action Plans and offer 10% of weekly working hours for you to invest in your wellbeing.
Access to Employee Assistance Programme - we also offer wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme which provides a wide range of resources as well as confidential counselling.
For other benefits and more information please see our website.
A few things to bear in mind:
1. Application Deadline Closure: Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the application deadline earlier than anticipated if we feel we have received a sufficient number of qualified candidates.
2. Attention to Detail: Ensure your application is complete, as incomplete submissions will be disregarded due to the high volume of applicants we receive.
3. Right to Work in the UK: Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.
4. Open Session Registration: If you wish to know more about the role and the team, don't forget to register for this Open Session using the link provided.
5. **PLEASE NOTE: To apply for this vacancy, please ensure you firstly download a copy of our application form from the documents section below and complete it. Click the 'apply' button and fill out your personal details in the relevant sections. Once you have submitted these you will be asked if you would like to attach any documents. At this stage please submit the completed version of the application form.**
| Title | File |
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| Application Form | 2403_Student_Minds_Application_Form-Programme_Support_Officer_(1).docx |
| Recruitment Pack | Programme_Support_Officer_Recruitment_Pack_-_Student_Minds_(1).pdf |