Current vacancies
Deadline updated: Monday 9th December
We are looking for new trustees who are passionate about mental health research and the difference it can make to people’s lives.
As a trustee you would be responsible, alongside other members of the board, for the effective running of the charity.
Trustee responsibilities
This leadership is vital and at the McPin Foundation we ensure the trustee group is a visible and active part of the organisation.
The board formally meets three times a year at the charity head office in London (and online—all meetings have a hybrid option).
Trustees may also provide support in others ways such as chairing events, providing training to staff, sharing tools and template documents or offering to mentor/coach team members.
Application information
Please see the full Job Description in the application pack for more information.
Closing date
The closing date for submitting a CV and a personal statement/cover letter is Monday 9th December 2024, 9am.
Why work at McPin
Here are just a few reasons to join the team.
- Pension scheme with NEST with an employer contribution of 6%, and a choice of funds including an ethical and Sharia fund
- A longstanding organisational commitment to wellbeing at work
- Mentoring scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 helpline and up to eight counselling sessions if needed
- Sick pay commensurate with length of service, up to 16 weeks full pay and 16 weeks half pay after five years
- Access to external advice and support through Occupational Health and Access to Work
- Specsavers eye test vouchers
- Annual employee wellbeing survey (but feedback is welcome anytime)
- Induction programme with introduction to our mission and values, as well as the McPin team. Programme also includes training courses in safeguarding and lived experience at work
- Individual training budget for all core staff, which can be spent on courses, webinars, workshops, conferences or other training opportunities relevant to you
- Access to McPin internal training sessions and external speakers programme
- Social groups including presentation club, book club and a meditation group
- Annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays, with extra days given in your third, fourth and fifth year, up to a maximum of 28 days plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working as standard, with our office near London Bridge / Borough available with bookable meeting room allowance
- Flexible working options with ability to set working hours that suit you around our core hours of 10am-4pm
- Ability to apply for sabbatical/extended leave after two years with us
Disability confident
The McPin Foundation has signed up to Disability Confident Scheme. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we have committed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. We offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as required and support any existing employee who acquires a disability or long–term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
Nothing catch your eye?
You can still contribute to mental health research – just visit our Get Involved page to check out our lived experience involvement and participation opportunities. No research experience needed!
