An exciting opportunity to help build mental health systems that deliver meaningful outcomes for the people they serve, with a focus on the UK and sub-Saharan Africa. The Healthy Brains Global Initiative UK (HBGI UK) is looking for early-career professionals to help design, launch and manage new pilot programmes, and work alongside the Chief of Staff to support the running of a small, ambitious global charity. Applications close 20 November 2026.
Are you energized by our mission and ambition to challenge the global mental health response?
Available Positions
HBGI UK Associate / Senior Associate, Projects and Growth
Home-based, with an ability to travel to London once or twice a month. Applications close at 23.59pm BST on 20th November.
Culture and Values
Diversity Statement
At HBGI, we are committed to creating a management team and a Governance structure as diverse as the people our programs impact. We are dedicated to ensuring that our recruitment process and work environment are inclusive and welcoming to employees of all backgrounds and experiences from across the globe. This includes but is not limited to: race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, lived experience with mental or neurological health conditions, disability, national identity, and religion. We believe wholeheartedly that diversity makes us stronger and are looking to build a team who will challenge each other and bring different perspectives to the fore.
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