Suicide Prevention Officer

Papyrus UK; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity focused on suicide prevention is seeking a Suicide Prevention Officer. You will facilitate training sessions, promote educational programs, and support stakeholders. A degree in a relevant field and experience in training are essential. The position offers a salary of £31,537 to £34,434 annually, with benefits including 28 days leave and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Hybrid working arrangements

Simply Health membership

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in relevant field.
• Experience in delivering and developing training programmes.
• Ability to manage sensitive conversations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate in-person and online training sessions.
• Develop and promote training offer to stakeholders.
• Build relationships to expand reach and influence.

Skills

Training delivery

Relationship-building

Presentation skills

Time management

Professional curiosity

Education

Degree in Education, Counselling, Psychology, or relevant field

Job description

Suicide Prevention Officer

We are recruiting a Suicide Prevention Officer to facilitate the development, sale and delivery of high-quality and impactful training and education programmes, upskilling individuals and organisations in suicide prevention.

What you will do:

• Facilitate in-person and online training sessions, ensuring interactive and impactful learning experiences.
• Develop and promote PAPYRUS's training offer, tailoring to stakeholder needs and securing sales.
• Build relationships and partnerships to expand our reach and influence.
• Support the creation of e-learning and digital training resources.
• Prepare stakeholders for, and debrief them after, suicide interventions.
• Stay informed of best practice and national strategy, contribute to campaigns, and represent PAPYRUS in the media and at events.
• Champion safeguarding, health and safety, and equality across all activities.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree or professional qualification in a relevant field such as Education, Counselling, Training, Psychology, Community Development or Youth Work.
• A recognised training qualification or the willingness to work towards one.
• Experience in delivering and developing training programmes and community-based projects.
• Ability to manage sensitive conversations and facilitate learning in emotionally complex areas.
• Strong relationship-building, presentation and time management skills.
• Professional curiosity, resilience, and a commitment to safeguarding.
• Confidence in working independently and remotely, with the ability to travel as required.

Salary: £31,537 per annum (Scale SCP 18), progressing by increments to £34,434 per annum (Scale SCP 23)

Hours: 36 hours per week

Location: Home-based, with regular travel across the Yorkshire and Humber area. You must live within the required area due to regular travel across the region.

Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 18 months

Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership, enhanced sick pay and enhanced parental pay.

Closing date: 26th October 2025

PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk who interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.