Online Development Officer (Mental Health & Sport)


Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: TACKLING AWARENESS OF MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES (TAMHI) TAMHI started life as a mental health awareness charity in 2011. Formed by Joe Donnelly and Stephen McLaughlin, the charity was formed in memory of Thomas 'Tammy Tucker' McLaughlin, who took his own life in 2009. TAMHI is a mental health charity based in Northern Ireland that works with sports clubs and groups who use sport to raise awareness of mental health and resilience. TAMHI works with sports clubs, schools, and youth groups to make mental health fun and engaging. We are based in North Belfast but will support any group we can with resources. This role focuses on creating, improving, and delivering digital mental health resources for sports clubs and schools. The Online Development Officer will research best practices, design user-friendly materials, share them with partner clubs, collect feedback, and produce reports that help improve impact. The successful candidate will support the growth of positive mental health cultures by leveraging technology, creativity, and evidence-based approaches. You will be working in a supportive environment that will encourage creativity and thinking outside the box.

Responsibilities

  • Research evidence-based mental health frameworks, including TAMHI tools, best practice in sport-based wellbeing, and digital engagement.
  • Design online learning resources, toolkits, videos, and interactive materials for clubs and schools.
  • Liaise with clubs, schools, and community stakeholders to share resources and gather feedback.
  • Pilot new tools with partner organisations and record feedback on effectiveness and usability.
  • Analyse collected feedback to identify improvements and refine digital content.
  • Work collaboratively with the team to ensure online resources align with organisational strategy and safeguarding standards.
  • Produce quarterly progress reports on resource engagement, user experience, and measurable outcomes.
  • Contribute to innovation sessions to develop fresh ideas for digital delivery and wider programme reach.
  • Support monitoring and evaluation systems to track what works and where improvements are needed.
  • Organise small online sessions, webinars, and training demonstrations as required.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Digital content creation and online learning design.
  • Monitoring, evaluation, and data-driven improvement methods.
  • Evidence-based mental health promotion approaches within sport and education settings.
  • Stakeholder engagement and communication skills with clubs, schools, and community partners.
  • Reporting and analysis skills with a focus on measurable outcomes.
  • User experience and accessibility considerations for diverse audiences.
  • Ethical and safeguarding principles in digital delivery.

Desirable Skills

  • Passionate about mental health awareness and the power of sport.
  • Comfortable gathering and interpreting feedback from users.
  • Strong communication skills.

Further Information

The Employer is: TACKLING AWARENESS OF MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES (TAMHI) JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID
1752463
Job Sector
Education and Training,IT
Area
Belfast
Location
Belfast
Salary
16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
25
Published date
05/01/2026
Closing date
13/02/2026
Worktime
To be confirmed with employer

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