About the Global Business Collaboration for Better Workplace Mental Health
The Global Business Collaboration for Better Workplace Mental Health (GBC) is a business-led leadership campaign whose mission is to advocate for – and accelerate – positive change for mental health in the workplace on a global basis. Our vision is to create a world where all workplace leaders recognise signs of struggle, have the right tools to support employees, and commit to taking tangible and evidence-based action on mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, enabling their workforce to thrive. The Founding Partners of the GBC are BHP, bp, Clifford Chance, Deloitte, HSBC, Sodexo, Unilever, Visa and WPP. In 2022 the GBC partnered with MindForward Alliance to work alongside the Founding Partners to take the vision and purpose of the collaboration forward.
To date, over 100 organisations with a presence in over 60 countries have signed the GBC Leadership Pledge, committing to take positive action on workplace mental health in every territory their business operates in. Our focus is to drive forward the evidence base in workplace mental health and measure impact against the Leadership Pledge. We are also forming regional hubs to amplify our collective voice to encourage other business leaders to join this global movement. Together we will de-stigmatise mental health challenges and collectively take action to ensure mental health is a priority in every workplace.
Role summary
The GBC Programme Manager is a newly created role to support the development and growth of the Global Business Collaboration for Better Workplace Mental Health and our Leadership Pledge. The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering key programme streams to support businesses signing the Leadership Pledge and delivering the 6 pledge areas to create positive action on workplace mental health globally. This role will work closely with our GBC business signatories across the world, as well as our Founding Partners, and will provide excellent stewardship and engagement opportunities for our business community.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced and passionate individual to join the team and play an instrumental role in delivering an ambitious strategy to engage business leaders around the world in workplace mental health, providing much-needed action to de-stigmatise mental health at work and place mental health and wellbeing at the heart of business strategy.
Location
This role is home-based and the MindForward Alliance team works remotely. We have local chapters and teams in the UK, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand, Singapore and India. The GBC campaign focuses on supporting businesses where mental health awareness and prioritisation is low and stigma is high in Asia, Africa and Europe. We welcome applicants who are based in these regions. Depending on location, there may be the opportunity to attend in person meetings and events in the UK and globally. This role will report to the Global Programme Director based in the UK but will work closely with the MindForward Executive Team, both in the UK and globally.
Main Responsibilities:
See the full job description for further information on role responsibilities and working for MindForward Alliance!
Application Process and Deadline
Please send a CV and a short cover letter clearly demonstrating why you would be good for this role.
The deadline for applications is Tuesday 24th January at 9.00am GMT.
Diversity & Inclusion: We value the positive impact, experience and insight that diversity brings to our organisation, members and clients. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to having a workforce that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
About MindForward Alliance:
MindForward Alliance is a leading global not-for-profit membership organisation transforming workplace culture into one that supports the mental health of its employees. Using best practices from around the globe, we offer a range of tools and services to support businesses create mentally healthy workplaces. Our ambition is to unite businesses globally to set the global standards for workplace mental health. We believe that workplaces have a responsibility to actively protect and nurture the health of their people. The business impact is also substantial: without mentally healthy workplaces, organizations risk reduced productivity, increased costs, and loss of competitive advantage. From annual assessments that give managers a roadmap to building a healthier culture, to strategic roundtables that help solve workplace mental health issues from the top down, we provide step-by-step guidance that helps fuel changemakers to make a lasting impact.
MindForward Alliance is the latest development from the City Mental Health Alliance (CMHA), growing the reach and impact of our community. Since launching CMHA in the UK in 2012, our community of have been boldly changing the world of work to build a healthier culture, where people can thrive. The CMHA is established in the UK, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand, Singapore and India.