Head of Public Mental Health Implementation Centre (PMHIC) Maternity Cover

Working pattern: Hybrid

Contract type: FTC Maternity Cover until 12 May 2026

Location: 21 Prescot Street, London

Interview date: Tuesday 26 August 2025 - (via MS Teams)

THE ROLE

Here at the National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health, for more than 20 years we have developed an international reputation for producing evidence-based guidance, evaluation and policy.

We are looking to recruit for maternity cover for 7 months in the first instance for the Head of our Public Mental Health Implementation Centre (PMHIC), which we host at the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The person in this role will lead our PMHIC team alongside the Clinical and Strategic Director. Applicants should have a track record of leadership in research and an interest in public mental health. We are looking for people who are able to work flexibly and creatively in developing the portfolio of the centre, forging productive relationships with partners and responding to the needs of the mental health sector. We will also consider applications from candidates who may better fit maternity cover for the ‘Head of Research’ role within the broader NCCMH.

We are looking for someone who is committed to co-production, equity and sustainability in the way that they work, as well as an enthusiasm for learning.

THE COLLEGE

The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.

We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

We will provide appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.

We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.

We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home/remote, which helps to ensure a flexible work life balance.We welcome applications from all sections of the Community.

For any queries, please e-mail: [email protected] .

If you require assistance or any other reasonable adjustments to complete your application form, please contact [email protected] .

STAFF BENEFITS

To help we offer a range of excellent staff benefits including:

• up to 25 days of annual leave, depending on length of service (exclusive of public and bank holidays)

• up to six College closures days (during May, August and December)

• generous flexi-time and time off in lieu (TOIL) schemes

• enhanced maternity leave (eight weeks at full pay, 18 weeks at half pay, 13 weeks lower rate SMP, 13 weeks unpaid leave)

• enhanced paternity leave (two weeks at full pay, rather than at statutory level)

• interest-free season ticket loan

• subsidised café at our London Head Office

• health and wellbeing package (including up to £160 for complementary therapies)

• money towards annual eye tests

• 24/7 health and stress-related helplines

• management support helplines

• Group Income Protection Scheme

• generous pension and life assurance schemes

The College is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Charity registration. no. 228636. The College is a proud member of the Disability confident employer scheme. A Disability confident employer will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria (essential) for the job as defined by the employer. Please see candidate information pack for more information.