Head of Partnerships & Programmes

Are you someone who can build trusted relationships across sectors, develop sustainable income, and turn strategic opportunities into meaningful impact? 

Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.

Are you looking for a part-time, senior role where you can shape organisational direction, grow partnerships, and deliver programmes with national and international reach? 

The Design in Mental Health Network (DiMHN) is a UK-based charity dedicated to improving mental health outcomes through better design. We are seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial Head of Partnerships & Programmes to play a central role in our next phase of growth. 

In this role, success will mean building high-value partnerships, growing sustainable income, and delivering programmes that expand DiMHN’s impact and influence. 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING 

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will: 

• Drive sustainable income through a mix of commercial partnerships, membership growth, and charitable funding  
• Develop and lead strategic and commercial partnerships, from opportunity through to delivery  
• Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of programmes across our core areas of work  
• Grow and engage a diverse membership across commercial and health sector stakeholders  
• Embed strong monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to demonstrate impact and inform decision-making  

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a strategic, relationship-driven leader who can translate opportunity into impact, income, and influence. 

Knowledge and experience 

You will bring: 

• A strong track record of developing and securing income through partnerships, sponsorship, membership, and/or charitable funding  
• Experience building and managing commercial or strategic partnerships, including identifying opportunities and maintaining long-term relationships  
• Experience designing and delivering programmes involving multiple stakeholders, sectors, and/or geographies  
• The ability to develop robust business cases, including assessing opportunities, risks, and resource requirements  
• Experience growing and engaging professional networks, memberships, or cross-sector communities  
• Confidence working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments  

Knowledge of the mental health, healthcare, design, or built environment sectors is welcome, but not essential. 

Personal attributes 

You will be: 

• Strategic and entrepreneurial, able to spot and develop opportunities  
• Collaborative and relationship-led, with the ability to build trust across diverse stakeholders  
• Impact-focused, motivated by delivering measurable outcomes  
• Adaptable and resilient, comfortable working in a growing and evolving organisation 
• Passionate about improving mental health outcomes and interested in how design can improve people’s lives 

WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN

As part of the team, you will benefit from:  

• Annual leave - 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) 
• Work from home – though in-person meetings with partners and members will be expected in order to build strong working relationships  
• Flexible working - flexibility in how the 21 hours are worked across the week (to be agreed during offer discussions) 

NEXT STEPS 

Please see for our Candidate Pack, application instructions and details about the interview process. xwzovoh

Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.