Advertised from 18 May 2026

Role

Role

The Mental Health Foundation is recruiting for a Research Officer to support the See Me programme within our UK Research Team.

Mental health stigma causes real harm. See Me exists to end it. This Research Officer role puts you at the centre of that work. You’ll join MHF’s UK Research Team and help with the delivery of mixed methods research that directly shapes programme development for See Me, Scotland’s national programme to end mental health stigma and discrimination.

What does the role involve?

• Designing and delivering mixed methods research projects, with primary responsibility for the Public Attitudes to Mental Health & Stigma survey.
• Building and maintaining relationships across MHF, See Me, and external stakeholders to keep projects on track.
• Conducting systematic and rapid evidence reviews to strengthen the research base.
• Turning findings into clear, compelling outputs for specialist and public audiences, including reports, publications, and learning events.

What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?

• Strong quantitative research skills are essential. You should have solid experience in survey methodology, sampling strategy, statistical analysis, and working with large datasets.
• Experience applying qualitative methods within a mixed methods framework, alongside strong written communication skills and a track record of producing outputs for diverse audiences.
• Experience facilitating knowledge exchange and learning events with partners and stakeholders, and an interest in the mental health stigma research landscape.

Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate vetting procedures (proof of eligibility to work in the UK, proof of residency and satisfactory employment screening, including a Disclosure check, renewed on a 3-yearly basis and two most recent references). We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

Application notes

If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please visit our website to apply.

Please ensure you attach an up-to-date CV and statement of suitability answering all points of the person specification. Applications will close at 4pm on Monday 1****st June and we are unable to accept late applications. Interviews are planned for 10th to 12th June.

We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. Diversity and inclusion is a strategic priority for us as an employer and mental health charity, and we are proud to be signatories of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and the Disability Confident Committed Scheme. Applications from under-represented sections of the community are actively encouraged.

If you have a disability, require any additional support or have any questions regarding the role, please contact us at vacancies@mentalhealth.org.uk. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Disabled candidates who meet all the essential person specification criteria will be offered an interview. Therefore, please do ensure you tick the relevant box on the application form and clearly indicate in your application/covering letter if you consider yourself to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 / Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

We are currently operating mostly digital recruitment (including interviews via video conferencing). We have moved to a hybrid working model of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office and the rest working from home.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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