Chief Executive

One in four of us experience mental illness each year, 75% of mental health conditions start before people reach the age of 18 and people with severe mental illnesses die up to 10 years earlier than the general population. Yet little is known about mental health and mental illness and there is a vital need for us to discover more about mental illness so that we can transform the lives of people worldwide.

Through funding much needed scientific research, MQ strives to create a world where mental illness is better understood, diagnosed, treated and, maybe someday, prevented. Research is the first step towards making that a reality.

This is a complex and multifaceted strategic role with income generation and partnership working at its heart. We are an award-winning charity with an ambitious board and team all focused on driving a step change in our understanding of mental ill health. Everything we do is centred on delivering outstanding outcomes for people across the globe.

You will lead a talented team and we will be looking to you to grow MQ in scale and impact. You will bring a strong track record in income generation and fundraising, and in building collaborations which bring diverse teams together to tackle complex issues. Intellectually robust and comfortable operating across a broad stakeholder community including funders, the scientific community, the media and policy makers, you will be an outstanding communicator and an entrepreneurial thinker able to spot opportunities to deliver impact.

If this excites you and you are highly motivated to transform our understanding of mental health and make a truly global impact on society, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing date: 19th September 2025

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