Job Description

About the Role

The Workforce Wellbeing Coordinator will be responsible for developing and leading an Employee Health and Wellbeing Strategy across the Luminate Education Group, building on and sharing best practice within each setting. The post will be located within the Student Life Directorate Wellbeing team, to align emerging workforce strategies with whole organisational approaches to mental health and wellbeing. Which are at the heart of government strategies for promoting and supporting mental health and wellbeing in schools and colleges.

The post holder will work in partnership with Learning and Organisational Development, Human Resources and key wellbeing leads across the Luminate Education Group.

What You Will Do

• Developing and embedding the Employee Health and Wellbeing Strategy across the group drawing on the sector evidence base and aligning with whole school / college approaches to mental health and wellbeing.
• Working with Human Resources and the Learning and Organisational Development teams to assist in the development of and to review policies, procedures and practices which promote staff wellbeing
• Working with the Wellbeing Manager to create a holistic approach to wellbeing and driving an inclusive, trauma informed and relational culture
• Leading, co-ordinating and embedding a Health and Wellbeing Champions network
• Coordinating a programme of wellbeing events during the year focusing on the Four Pillar Approach of wellbeing and working with experts and other internal and external contributors and influencers
• Providing specialist advice and recommendations to departments and directorates about how to support staff wellbeing at work
• Overseeing staff voice and listening activities to develop wellbeing approaches co-produced with staff and engage with trade union representatives around wellbeing issues

About You

• Previous experience in a relevant field or role such as occupational health and safety, public health or wellbeing support. This could be part of a wider role where staff wellbeing or supporting the wellbeing of a population other than staff
• A demonstrable understanding of the range of issues that can affect wellbeing and stress management in the workplace, and a proven track record of promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment
• Experience of engaging and influencing others to achieve improved outcomes and matrix leadership skills
• A strong interest and knowledge of health and wellbeing strategies, approaches and interventions and their application in the education sector
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, build and sustain relationships across a wide range of stakeholders

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you\'ll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).

• Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)
• Academic 37 days
• Senior Management 37 days
• Generous Pension schemes

• Teachers\' Pension Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

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