About Mind
What is Mind?
Mind describes itself on its careers site as the mental health charity that is "here to fight for mental health. For support, for respect, for you." It says it works "across England and Wales by making mental health an everyday priority" and that it does this by supporting minds, "offering help, information, advice and local services", and connecting minds, "bringing together people who care about mental health to make a difference." Its About page reports that in 2024–2025 it responded to 116,000 queries to its support and information helplines, that its mental health information was accessed 22 million times, and that 13,000 people signed up to Side by Side, its online peer support community. Mind also has "over 150 shops across England and Wales" that raise money for its services, and works with a network of local Minds.
Where will I work?
The five open national roles are all Income Generation roles listed as "National Mind Hybrid (Stratford - London)", and several also list "Mind Cymru Hybrid (Cardiff)". The postings say "Employees are expected to attend the office 2 days per week, with flexibility depending on business needs." Salaries are shown in two bands: a London salary of £42,067 and a regional salary of £40,364 for the senior officer roles.
What is the Mind team like?
The careers site says "We value lived experience of mental health problems, and prioritise mental wellbeing at work", and quotes a staff member saying "Mind is a workplace that lives its values. I feel open talking about my mental health and sharing when I'm struggling." It adds "We embrace the different perspectives that each of us bring. We want our staff to be authentic and bring their whole selves to work." The fundraising postings describe "a team of friendly and passionate fundraisers" in "a wellbeing focused environment", working towards an income target of "over £23 million".
Work-Life Balance
The careers page opens its benefits with "We believe in work-life balance. We offer flexible working - flexitime, compressed hours, hybrid and home working opportunities." Time off is "25 days' annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and 5 paid wellbeing days a year", which is 38 days, and "You can buy, sell or roll annual leave over." There is "generous carer and parental leave, and family friendly policies". Compressed hours is one of several arrangements on offer, not a fixed company-wide schedule, so ask whether it is available for the specific role.
Perks and Benefits
- 25 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and 5 paid wellbeing days; buy, sell or roll over annual leave
- Flexible working: flexitime, compressed hours, hybrid and home working
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to reflective practice
- Generous carer and parental leave and family friendly policies
- A dedicated training budget for each member of staff and 5 days' paid study leave a year
- Competitive salaries and a pension scheme