Employee Wellbeing Strategist

1 month ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Bank of England Full time

The Bank of England is the UK's central bank, dedicated to delivering monetary and financial stability for the British people. With over 5000 employees, our organization values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing that a workforce reflecting society is essential for effective decision-making.

Our People Directorate focuses on shaping the Bank's People Strategy, enabling colleagues and managers to thrive in their roles and delivering essential services across the organization. The Health and Wellbeing Lead will play a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives related to workplace adjustments, long-term sickness management, and employee reintegration.

This new and exciting role oversees a team of two Health and Wellbeing Advisers, providing direction to ensure that employees receive the highest level of support in their roles, whether working in the office or remotely. Additionally, the Health and Wellbeing Lead will oversee the coordination of pay arrangements for those on extended sick leave and lead the development of initiatives aimed at maintaining and improving the overall well-being of the workforce.

The goal of this role is to support the Bank in maximizing attendance and engaging employees in health, wellbeing, and absence matters. The Health and Wellbeing Advisory Lead will oversee the entire process of managing repeat and long-term absence, ensuring accurate records are maintained and coordinating with payroll on sick pay and other benefits.

This role takes the lead in developing, implementing, and continuously improving reintegration plans to help employees smoothly transition back into their roles after extended absences. Furthermore, it will develop and manage a comprehensive strategy for workplace adjustments, ensuring these are effectively implemented to support employee needs and enhance productivity.

In all efforts, the Health and Wellbeing Advisory Lead will actively support the Bank's diversity, equity, and inclusion goals, contributing to a positive employee value proposition. This role fosters a culture of care, inclusivity, and respect across the organization, ensuring all employees are engaged and supported in a manner aligned with the Bank's broader people strategy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a team of three, leading the development and implementation of workplace adjustments for employees, ensuring both office-based and remote workers' needs are effectively met.
  • Support line managers and employees in managing persistent short and long-term sickness, including ensuring accuracy of records and leading coordination with payroll on sick pay arrangements.
  • Demonstrate ongoing improvements in Health and Wellbeing matters for the Bank through analysis and provision of data and insights and costs related to employee absence.
  • Design, develop, and oversee reintegration strategies for employees returning from long-term sickness leave, ensuring a seamless and supportive transition back to work.
  • Serve as the senior point of contact for employees requiring health and wellbeing support, offering expert advice and guiding them to appropriate resources.
  • Collaborate with Employee Relations, Occupational Health, and other key stakeholders within the People Directorate to ensure successful delivery of comprehensive wellbeing programs and adjustments across the organization.
  • Ensure organizational compliance with all relevant policies, regulations, and legal requirements related to workplace adjustments, long-term sickness, and overall employee wellbeing.
  • Drive the development and execution of training programs focused on health, wellbeing, and workplace adjustments, aligning with the Bank's commitment to DEI and EVP and its People strategy.
  • Lead complex health and wellbeing cases across the Bank, independently making decisions relating to staff employment.
Requirements

We seek a proven leader with experience in a health and wellbeing role, HR, or a related field, with a strong focus on managing teams and driving employee health and workplace adjustment initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess:

  • In-depth knowledge of employment law and best practices related to workplace adjustments, long-term sickness management, and employee reintegration.
  • In-depth understanding of formal processes for managing employee absences, including procedures for handling short-term and long-term sickness and formal absence management protocols.
  • Experience in developing and implementing wellbeing initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
  • Proven track record of successful collaboration with external health providers, occupational health advisors, or relevant stakeholders to enhance workplace health programs.
  • Certification in occupational health, mental health, or wellbeing management (e.g.,
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights to improve health and wellbeing programs.
  • Proficiency in the use of HR information systems (HRIS) and other relevant technologies to manage wellbeing data and reporting.
Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary: £85,000 - £100,000 per annum. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • A non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/95th of your annual salary for every year worked.
  • A discretionary performance award based on a current award pool.
  • An 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits.
  • 26 days' annual leave with the option to buy up to 12 additional days through flexible benefits.
  • Private medical insurance and income protection.

Employment in this role is subject to National Security Vetting clearance and passing additional Bank security checks.

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