Overview
If you have a passion for storytelling, digital communications and using your creativity to make a social impact, this is an exciting opportunity to join our mental health charity as our communications officer, working across the full communications mix. Think Ahead supports people living with mental health needs by supporting a strong and thriving mental health workforce. We know that good mental health care means looking at the whole person and the social determinants of their health – their home, relationships, finances, work and community.
Responsibilities
* Support the organisation to secure new work and diversify our income streams through effective, targeted communications.
* Advocate for mental health practitioners, and for social approaches in mental health, including through our campaigning, research and external engagement.
* Amplify Think Ahead's profile and key messages through compelling storytelling, content creation and media work.
Qualifications
* Creative, proactive and motivated with a talent for clear, compelling and engaging communication, and a genuine interest in mental health and social change.
* Strong writing and digital skills, and an eye for engaging content that connects with different audiences.
* Experience working in a communications or media role, ideally within a charity, public sector or values‑driven organisation.
* Confident managing content across websites, social media and email marketing.
* Understanding of media relations and curiosity about how communications can support growth, influence and impact.
* Comfortable juggling multiple priorities, collaborating with colleagues, and taking initiative in a fast‑paced environment.
* Commitment to improving the lives of people with mental health needs.
Benefits
We offer excellent employee benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement (28 days) plus additional office closure over Christmas, enhanced family‑friendly leave, flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm, a matched pension scheme with up to 7% employer contributions, an employee assistance programme and more.
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