Job Description

Young people's mental health is one of the most urgent issues facing the UK today. At YoungMinds, we are leading the fight to make sure that all young people can get the mental health support they need, when they need it, no matter what. We are looking for a Campaigns Officer to help us achieve this.

Key information

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Position
Campaigns Officer
Contract
Part-Time, 17.5 hours per week
Salary
15,850- 17,611 per annum
Location
London
1km from London Bridge and Tower Hill tube stations
Application closing date
19 Sep 2025
Interview date
TBC
Working environment
We are currently working with a hybrid working model, where there is the option of working from home combined with 4-12 days a month of working in the office.

About this role

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It is an exciting time to join the team as we are in the midst of delivering a campaign calling for reform to the exam system, and will be developing new campaigns over the next year to achieve much needed change for young people and their mental health. We need someone to join our External Affairs and Research team to support in mobilising people in the fight for young people's mental health, bringing drive, creativity and hope that better is possible.



You'll be working to mobilise supporters, amplify young people's voices, and influence decision-makers. We are looking for someone who is creative, organised and who can communicate with impact, both verbally and written.

About you

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This role will suit someone who is looking to develop their campaigning skills across the board, as there will be opportunities to hone digital tactics, work directly with young activists in developing campaigns, and write compelling campaign copy.



You will be shortlisted on:


Your experience creating change Your experience engaging people with lived experience Your experience and skill using digital tools and campaigning software Your copywriting ability

Further information on the post can be found in the attached job description. To apply for this role, please download the Campaigns Officer Job Pack and follow the guidance on the application form.


Campaigns Officer Job Pack

One of our values is: "We celebrate what makes you you - whoever you are, we welcome you and encourage you to be true to yourself".



If you are excited about helping us to achieve our mission, passionate about working at an organisation that puts the lived experience of young people at the heart of everything we do, and want to be part of our drive to become a truly anti-racist organisation we want to hear from you.



To apply, please downoad and fill in the application form, and send via email to recruitment@youngminds.org.uk.


Download the application form

About YoungMinds

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You'll be part of a passionate, hardworking team that cares about the work they do and you'll be part of making a real difference to the lives of children and young people. In addition to becoming part of the YoungMinds team, you'll get:


25 days paid holiday entitlement (plus Bank Holidays) three days additional leave over Christmas and New Year auto-enrolment onto pension scheme where YoungMinds will match your contribution up to five per cent statutory benefits such as parental leave and sick pay a wide range of other health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits a dedication to continued professional development, training and shared best practice

Our vision

A world where no young person feels alone with their mental health.

We want to see a world where every young person who is struggling feels able to reach out, and has people and services around them who can really help.