Head of Transformation (Interim) Mental Health Matters (MHM)

Overview

Head of Transformation (Interim) Mental Health Matters (MHM)

Join us as our interim Head of Transformation to support our operational leaders and managers in Kent, ensuring we harness positive practice, strengthen culture, and prepare services for sustainable growth.

• Location: Kent (with some hybrid flexibility)
• Salary: £65,000 FTE (pro rata to £39,000 for 6 months at 3 days per week) or £450-£550 per day (inside IR35, depending on experience)
• Closing date: 9 a.m. Wednesday 22nd October

About the role

We are embarking on an exciting period of transformation in our Kent services, where our crisis havens have grown rapidly as an innovative, non-clinical alternative to A&E for people in crisis. We are now seeking an interim Head of Transformation to support our operational leaders and managers, ensuring we harness positive practice, strengthen culture, and prepare services for sustainable growth.

Reporting to the Director of Quality & Operations, you will:

• design and deliver a transformation plan that strengthens consistency and quality across Kent services.
• coach and support operational managers to lead confidently and compassionately.
• foster positive cultural change through engagement, collaboration and presence on the ground.
• embed new ways of working that prepare services for growth and ensure quality outcomes are evidenced.

This is a visible, people-centred role that combines hands-on support for teams with the ability to influence strategically at senior levels. A regular physical presence in Kent is expected.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a collaborative, values-led change leader with experience of delivering organisational culture and transformation programmes in complex environments. You will bring:

• a strong track record in culture change and organisational transformation.
• expertise in coaching and supporting managers through times of challenge and growth.
• excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to build trust and influence at all levels.
• resilience, flexibility and the confidence to both challenge and support constructively.
• understanding of the mental health, health or social care sectors (desirable but not essential if you bring relevant transformation expertise).

This is a unique opportunity to bring fresh perspective, rigour and compassion to a high-impact interim role. You'll be working with a committed team and organisation that is collaborative, caring and ambitious, with a real focus on people and communities.

If you are energised by leading change, supporting people to thrive, and making a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.

About Mental Health Matters

MHM is a national charity with over 40 years' experience of delivering innovative, life-changing mental health support for individuals and communities. We offer a diverse range of services, from talking therapies and crisis provision to employment, housing and community wellbeing, and every person who works with us directly contributes to making positive changes, improving mental health and breaking down barriers.

Everything about MHM is people-focused, both for our workforce and the people we support. Our people are the driving force of our organisation, and we are committed to nurturing a talented, motivated and diverse workforce who will make a positive impact on our communities. Guided by our values - compassionate, collaborative, accountable and proud - we remain focused on helping people live meaningful lives in a society free from stigma.

We believe that, with the right personalised support, anyone with a mental health need can live the life they want to live. It is our vision that everyone can access support for their mental health to live a meaningful life, in a society free from stigma. To make this vision a reality, our purpose is to provide innovative, life-changing mental health support for individuals and communities.

Our values are at the core of everything we do:

• We are compassionate

We are compassionate to the needs of the people who access our services, their experiences and their aspirations.

• We are accountable

We are transparent and hold ourselves to the highest standards in every interaction.

• We are collaborative

We believe that by working together, we achieve the best outcomes for individuals, communities and society.

• We are proud

We are proud of what we stand for - those who access our services, our people and changing lives.

It is essential that prospective candidates are committed to the aims, values and ethos of our charity.

To access a full job description and application details, please follow the instructions on the How to Apply page. Further information can be provided by contacting Peridot Partners.

Timetable

Closing date: 9 a.m. Wednesday 22nd October 2025

Candidates informed of outcome: By COB, Friday 24th October 2025

Interviews (virtual): Monday 3rd, Tuesday 4th, and Friday 7th November 2025

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