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
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
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.