Head of Student Placements & Wellbeing (Volunteer)

Hopecompass; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK-based non-profit organization is seeking a Head of Student Placements & Wellbeing (Volunteer) to oversee their Student Placement and Wellbeing Team. This remote role involves recruiting and managing counselling and psychotherapy students, ensuring effective team coordination and support. The ideal candidate will have strong team management skills, experience in student placement processes, and a passion for mental health. This position supports flexible hours and an inspiring community-focused environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Opportunity to contribute to mental health support

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a team of a minimum of 3-5 people.
• Experience working with students of all ages.
• Strong management skills and process development experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Student Placement and Wellbeing Team.
• Responsible for recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Ensure team coordination and support for student volunteers.

Skills

Team management

Student placement processes

Communication

Organised management

Empathy

Attention to detail

IT systems proficiency

Job description

The Mental Health Hub by MeYouWellbeing is a UK-wide non-profit organisation delivering grassroots, community-focused, therapeutic crisis intervention and mental health support. The Mental Health Hub by MeYouWellbeing prioritises mental health support which is accessible, trauma informed, culturally appropriate and free from financial, administrative or technical barriers.

🏆 Our goal is to be the number one provider of equitable, free (or low cost) mental health support in the UK.

Role: Head of Student Placements & Wellbeing (Volunteer)

Days: Flexible

Hours: 10 hours per week

Duration: Priority given to those who can volunteer for a minimum of 12 months

Style: Digital/ Remote but there might be in person events

Salary/ Stipend: Expenses only

Contract: Volunteer

Start Date: ASAP

How to apply: See how to apply below the job description below.

Role Description

We are looking for an amazing Head of Student Placements & Wellbeing, is that you?

The Head of Student Placements & Wellbeing will be responsible for overseeing the Student Placement and Wellbeing Team at The Mental Health Hub by MeYouWellbeing. This will include being responsible and accountable for the recruitment, onboarding, and management of the UK-wide counselling and psychotherapy students that apply to join The Mental Health Hub’s Student Placement Scheme. Your role will be to ensure that the Student Placement and Wellbeing Team are well supported, carefully coordinated and led in an encouraging & organised manner.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven experience managing a team of a minimum 3-5 people
• Proven experience of student placement/ student enrolment processes
• Experience working with students of all ages
• Experience in organised management/developing processes
• Experience of working with CRM systems, dashboards and other IT systems
• A history of working within schools, further or higher education or a commercial environment
• Occasional attendance at face‑to‑face events at universities, schools, colleges and exhibitions
• A good communicator and an all round team player
• Be warm, empathetic and professional
• Attention to detail
• A passion for mental health

APPLICATION PROCESS

Option 1

Apply via LinkedIn Easy Apply, ensuring that your CV is connected to your LinkedIn profile.

Option 2

Apply with your updated CV and a cover letter answering the following questions. Please note that applications received without the cover letter and/or without answering the following questions will automatically be rejected.

Your proficiency/ level of spoken and written English.

Your current location (where you reside most of the time).

Your experience in the relevant field you are applying for.

Whether you have or are willing to obtain a DBS check.

Any need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future?

Why are you the right choice for MeYouWellbeing?

At our equity‑led company, we celebrate diversity as a strength within our team. We warmly welcome applications from underrepresented/ historically oppressed groups, as we believe that a diverse team enriches our collective experiences. Join us and be part of a workplace that values and champions equity, where your unique perspectives will make a meaningful impact.

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