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Head of Equity and Racial Justice
Rethink Mental Illness. Provide strategic leadership for Rethink Mental Illness's work supporting the Department of Health and Social Care's Mental Health Act Code of Practice review and implementation programme .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strategic leadership in mental health policy development, with a focus on equity and racial justice. Proven ability to engage with diverse communities, influence decision-makers, and manage complex programs and partnerships.
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Strategic LeadershipStakeholder EngagementPolicy DevelopmentProgram ManagementIncome Generation
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Hard Skills
Mental Health ActPolicy InitiativesProgram DevelopmentPartnership BuildingBudget Management
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsCoachingTeam CollaborationChange Leadership
Industry Keywords
Equity and Racial JusticeMental Health InequalitiesCommunity EngagementLived ExperienceFaith and Mental Health
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide strategic leadership for Rethink Mental Illness's work supporting the Department of Health and Social Care's Mental Health Act Code of Practice review and implementation programme
- Lead engagement with Ethnic Minority and Racialised Communities
- Lead relationships with government departments, NHS England, voluntary sector partners, community organisations and experts by experience
- Ensure lived experience and community voices are central to policy development and implementation
- Contribute to the wider Equity and Racial Justice strategy
- Influence policy, practice and systems serving communities experiencing mental health inequalities
- Provide line management and strategic support to the Equity and Racial Justice Manager
- Oversee Faith and Mental Health and Sanctuary Seeking and Mental Health workstreams
- Develop and maintain influential sector partnerships
- Lead complex programmes, budgets, governance arrangements and risk management
- Identify and secure income generation opportunities
- Act as a senior leader within the Policy and Practice Leadership Team
Requirements
What you’ll need- Significant experience leading complex programmes, influencing policy and driving meaningful change through partnership working
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the mental health experiences and needs of racialised communities, including faith communities and people seeking sanctuary
- Experience leading national programmes, projects or policy initiatives
- Proven track record building and managing relationships with government departments, statutory agencies or national system partners
- Experience securing funding, developing partnerships and generating income from a range of sources
- Experience of line management, coaching and developing staff
- Outstanding stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills
- Ability to work across teams and organisations to achieve shared objectives
- Confidence and credibility to lead change, challenge inequality and influence decision-makers
- Experience of the Mental Health Act, Mental Health Act Reform Programme and/or Mental Health Act Code of Practice would be advantageous
- Lived experience of racial injustice, exclusion or mental health inequalities is a significant asset
- Passion for equity and social justice
Benefits
Comp & perks- Home-based with agile working
- Occasional travel to deliver community engagement sessions
- London allowance if applicable
- Fixed-term maternity cover for 5 months