Job Description

Job description
This role will play a key part in supporting MMHA's successful campaigning, including supporting our maternal mental health councils project, and helping drive change so that women, birthing people, babies and families affected by maternal mental health problems can access the right care, at the right time, without discrimination.

Job purpose

Support planning, implementation, and evaluation of MMHA campaign and policy work to improve perinatal mental health care systems, policy and practice in the UK.

Main responsibilities

Support policy activities relating to MMHA's Maternal Mental Health Councils project. Assist with the production of campaign resources, including desk research, drafting copy, and proof reading. Read and summarise policy information, such as reports and carry out data analysis, to support MMHA's evidence base. Lead political monitoring, keeping abreast of tracking relevant policy and political developments to identify opportunities and risks for MMHA's campaigns and policy priorities. Support MMHA's campaigning across the devolved nations, working with local stakeholders in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to inform, amplify and facilitate campaign activities. Hold knowledge of parliamentary procedure and systems to ensure strategic and targeted influencing work, supporting relationships with parliamentarians, including providing clear communications. Ensure MMHA's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion runs throughout MMHA's campaigning and policy work. Maintain relationships with range of stakeholders to support MMHA's campaigning and influencing, including MMHA members, parliamentarians, champions and academics. Support campaigning communications activities, including media and social media support, website editing and writing copy for articles or newsletters. Keep a library of policy resources and an up-to-date bank of statistics and evidence to support internal and external use. Assist the Head of Campaigns and Policy and wider team with administrative and other tasks, including the organisation and facilitation of meetings and events and responding to routine enquiries. Help support MMHA projects as required. Work with the team on campaign evaluation. Maintain a diary of key campaign dates and events. Represent the MMHA at events as required.

Please see the attached job pack for further details.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please submit:


A CV (maximum 2 sides of A4)

A cover letter (maximum 2 sides of A4)


Please note: We are expecting a large number of applications for this role.

Applications exceeding the page limits (2 sides of A4 per document) will not be considered

. In addition, to help with anonymising applications, please

only include your initials in your CV and cover letter

- please do not include your full name or a photograph.

What to include in your cover letter

Please start your cover letter with:


Please address how you meet the first six points of the essential skills and experience of the person specification. A brief summary of your experience working with civil servants, MPs and decision-makers. An example demonstrating your interpersonal skills and ability to engage with wide and diverse groups.

Feel free to then share your broader interest in the role and what additional qualities you would bring.

Where to send your application

Please submit your CV and covering letter to the email address provided in the attached job pack. The deadline for applications is

10am on Thursday 16 October 2025.

Applications submitted after this time or not following the outlined process will not be considered.

Interview details

First interviews are expected to take place online Thursday 6 November 2025.