Partnership Development Lead (REC1981)

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, we operate over 70 services in communities across Scotland, providing mental health social care support, addictions and employment services, among others. Together with national programme work in respectme, suicide prevention, and physical activity and sport, these services inform SAMH’s policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

For Scotland’s Mental Health

Post: Partnership Development Lead

Ref: REC1981

Location: Brunswick House, Glasgow; and will work across varying environments in Scotland

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: £33,515.00 to £36,593.00 (Salary Points 29*- 32)

*Whilst this is a scale for progression, the starting salary is point 29

Contract: Fixed Term - 1 year

About the Role

The Partnership Development Lead plays a key role SAMH’s partnership with sportscotland, and

other key partners. The role is responsible for the development of new products and services

Including bespoke learning and development sessions and resources; increasing knowledge and

awareness of mental health, remove stigma and discrimination and support Physical Activity &

Sport communities in their understanding of the positive impact of physical activity and sport on

mental health and wellbeing.

What we are looking for:

The Partnership Development Lead will build capacity across key partnerships and programmes

Including; sportscotland, community staff and leads, active school staff, sport governing bodies

and those interacting with groups of various ages, genders, and needs, including children and

young people, to support engagement and participation, within Physical Activity & Sport settings.

What we will provide for you

You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities.

You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include;

· Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure.

· Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions

· 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service (pro rata)

· 4 public holidays (pro rata)

· 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you (pro rata)

· Team wellbeing budgets

· Workplace pension scheme

· Life Assurance policy

· Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date for applications will be Thursday 23rd July 2026 at 12 noon.

To apply please visit: https://www.samh.org.uk/information/work-with-us

This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

PVG Scheme Membership, a Right to Work in the UK check and proof of any qualifications declared in your application will be required.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high level of applicants and would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

SAMH is committed to promoting equality and diversity and to represent the communities we are here to support. We aim to have a truly diverse organisation – diversity of thought, background, experience and of all protected characteristics. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who have experienced mental health problems and individuals from minority communities.

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