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Chief Executive Officer

Posted 8 hours 29 minutes ago by Maternal Mental Health Alliance

Permanent

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Temporary Jobs

Not Specified, United Kingdom

Job Description

Introduction and background

The Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) was founded in 2011 by people with lived experience, healthcare professionals, and organisations who understood the impact of perinatal mental problems and shared a commitment to improving the lives of women and their families.

Today, the MMHA is a UK-wide charity and network of over 130 member organisations. We work with parents, families, clinicians, and academics to ensure all women, birthing people, babies, and families have access to high-quality, compassionate mental health care. We bring the perinatal mental health community together and make change happen by combining the power of real-life experience with clinical and professional expertise.

We actively contribute to significantly improving mental health outcomes for people who experience discrimination, trauma and deprivation during the perinatal period and tackle systemic inequity and injustice.

We are now seeking a Chief Executive to take over from our interim CEO and lead the MMHA in the next stage of our development.

We have recently been awarded a 5-year grant by the National Lottery Community Fund to tackle maternal mental health inequities through community action. This project, due to start in Spring 2025, will develop, test and replicate a model of community-based decision making, support and service provision that is led by women with lived experience. This project aims to achieve system change locally and nationally to improve the mental health of marginalised women and is the next phase of the MMHA s programme to tackle maternal mental health inequities across the UK. This will be our biggest piece of work over the next five years and will dovetail with other activities aimed at achieving our mission, where funding allows.

For further information about the MMHA please visit our website.

Main responsibilities

Leadership and strategy

To provide clear strategic and inspirational leadership to the MMHA To drive the MMHA forward into the next stage of its development
To ensure MMHA tackles maternal mental health inequities across the UK
To be responsible for the management and administration of the charity within the strategic and accountability frameworks laid down by the Board of Trustees
To work with Chair and Trustees in shaping the MMHA s strategic mission, policies, aims and objectives
To ensure long term sustainability of the MMHA through effective governance, sound finance and implementation of operational plans.

People

To take overall responsibility for all permanent and temporary staff, and other members of the MMHA team, including contractors, champions and ambassadors
To promote diversity and equality of opportunity for all staff in accordance with the MMHA EDI policy and strategy and foster a workplace culture built on inclusion, respect and equality.

Governance, finance and compliance

To support the Chair and Trustees to ensure that the governance of the charity is proportionate and effective, and that the charity fulfils its legal, statutory, regulatory and moral duties and responsibilities
To be responsible overall for the financial sustainability of the charity, and ensure that there are effective mechanisms to ensure the robustness of external and internal controls (financial and non-financial), supported by the Consultant Finance Director
To support the Consultant Finance Director to ensure the timely and complete preparation of key reports, information and activities, including management accounts, budgets, annual report and accounts, and payroll
To ensure that the major risks to which the charity is exposed are reviewed regularly by the Board and the Executive team, systems have been established to mitigate these risks
To work with the Chair and the Board Secretary to ensure that meetings of trustees are effective and that Trustees have appropriate information to perform their duties.

Income generation

To take overall responsibility for the MMHA s income generation activities, securing the future of the organisation and delivering its ambition for the mental health of women during the perinatal period
To lead on all trust, foundation and lottery fundraising, establishing and maintaining relationships, including with the National Lottery Community Fund
To support the Marketing & Partnerships Director to develop corporate partnerships, taking the lead on the relationship with Tommee Tippee
To work with the Marketing & Partnerships Director to secure funding from individuals.

Communications and external affairs

To support the Head of Engagement to maintain a relevant, diverse and effective range of members organisations, and ensure their ongoing contribution to achieving the goals of the charity 4
To have oversight of the social, economic, clinical and policy context and how they impact on maternal mental health and MMHA strategy
To ensure the Alliance is working effectively across the 4 UK nations and devolved administrations
To act as a visible leader for the charity, representing the MMHA at external events and networking opportunities, and act as a spokesperson
To oversee the development and delivery of marketing and communications strategies which effectively promote all aspects of the Alliance.

Other/service delivery

To embed MMHA s values throughout the organisation
To promote a culture of commitment, trust, mutual support and professional behaviour
To run the charity efficiently and effectively by ensuring that it has an appropriate management structure and management systems in order to fulfil its strategic objectives and to carry out its work
To take forward the MMHA EDI strategy and plan and be a champion for anti-racist and anti-discriminatory behaviour
To develop an organisation that is constantly seeking ways to learn and to improve its performance
To work with staff to ensure the views of the members, champions, and ambassadors shape the work of the MMHA and its members.

This job description is intended to provide a broad outline of the main duties and responsibilities only. The post holder may be asked to carry out any other delegated duty or task that is in line with their post, seniority, or the needs of the organisation. Whilst most of the work will be undertaken during standard working hours, some work will be required in the early morning, evenings, or weekends.

Skills and experience

Essential

Experience

Employment in a role that prioritises social justice, equality, and community development
Developing, establishing and implementing a strategic plan
Working at a senior leadership level, i.e. director or chief executive, within a non-profit organisation
Working closely with a board of trustees or directors
Practical experience in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within an organisation
Track record of securing funding within a non-profit environment
Experience leading a team.

Knowledge

An understanding of the health, social care (voluntary and statutory) and political systems, and how to achieve system change at all levels
Understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the charity sector, concerning delivery, income generation, governance and overall sustainability
Understanding of working with voluntary campaigning, lobbying and policy-making organisations
Understanding of mental health and how to improve outcomes for people affected by poor mental health
Practical knowledge of charity governance.

Skills

Capable of understanding complex issues and explaining them to a range of audiences in various ways
Ability to design and implement long-term strategies that advance the charity s mission, with a focus on inclusivity and social justice
Ability to understand complex budgetary and financial information
Skilled in addressing conflicts, ensuring fair processes, and managing difficult conversations
Strong written and spoken communication skills, including public speaking
Ability to work respectfully and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, recognizing and valuing cultural differences and understanding systemic inequalities.

Attitudes and personal attributes

A caring, empathetic values-driven leader who can create a supportive, inclusive and dynamic culture
An authentic commitment to listening, learning, and adapting to meet the needs of diverse communities
Confidence to challenge discriminatory practices and systems, even in the face of resistance
Willingness to challenge group-think
Willingness to reflect on personal biases, accept areas of professional weakness, and continuously learn
Commitment to being transparent and accountable to the communities the charity serves
Commitment to improving care and support to women in the perinatal period
Keen to collaborate with a belief that more will be achieved by working together
Commitment to MMHA s values.

Desirable