An opportunity is available for a Wellbeing Lead report to the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Manager. All locations within the business will be considered for the successful candidate.
With a deep passion and extensive experience in wellbeing, you will be National Grid Electricity Distribution’s wellbeing expert, working with the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Manager to develop and implement our wellbeing strategy, to create a workplace where our people are healthy and supported. In short, we want NGED to be a place where all colleagues thrive, and this is crucial in making that happen.
You will be the ‘go to’ for all things wellbeing and identify new and innovative ways to ensure we are at the leading edge when it comes to the wellbeing of our people. Actively engaging and positively influencing our senior leaders, people and other stakeholders is a key activity in this role.
As part of our hybrid working approach this role offers a mix of office and home working. Hybrid working can only be considered once your initial training is complete and subject to business need.
If you are offered a position, you will be required to successfully complete a basic DBS check that shows any unspent convictions or conditional cautions.
Depending on experience, you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.
About UsWe’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.
National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.
Main Responsibilities
Support the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Manager in designing and implementing our wellbeing strategy, to drive a culture of wellbeing.
Working with key stakeholders, develop wellbeing programmes which delivers demonstrable improvements in the health and wellbeing of NGED employees.
Develop, communicate, and drive health and wellbeing annual initiatives and campaigns across the NGED businesses, and in line with Group, which drives positive outcomes.
Develop and implement programmes that raise the competency and confidence of our leaders in the effective management of health and wellbeing issues.
Act as NGED’s lead in the development of health and wellbeing policy and standards.
Develop, and monitor NGED wellbeing performance data which that can be used to identify insights and trends to further enhance initiatives.
Working with the NGED SHE and the NGED Engagement and Communications teams, lead the development of an engagement and communications plan across safety, health, wellbeing, and the environment which positively influences our employees.
Develop and maintain an internal and external network of health and wellbeing professionals that ensures the health and wellbeing strategy is innovative and leading edge.
Ensure NGED businesses are compliant with relevant health and wellbeing legislation as well as any internal requirements.
The Ideal Candidate
Passionate about health and wellbeing with high levels of enthusiasm and drive to achieve results.
Experience of working within a health and wellbeing role, developing programmes that have resulted in positive outcomes and in an environment dealing with multiple stakeholders.
Experience of developing engagement and communication material that has positively influenced its intended audience.
Experience in building and maintaining a strong stakeholder network that includes individuals at all levels across NGED, Group, as well as our external partners.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate articulately across a variety of mediums that meet differing audience needs.
Ability to work collaboratively and influence others at all levels to achieve positive outcomes.
High degree of decision-making experience that demonstrates the ability to think and act efficiently and flexibly in response to business needs.
Proficient in problem solving, acting on information from a variety of sources to identify solutions and ensuring these are effectively implemented.
Resilient with the confidence and courage to challenge and influence behaviours and issues.
Relevant industry experience and appreciation of National Grid’s wider business operations, health and wellbeing policies and legislation.
A suitable technical/professional health qualification through Degree, NVQ or equivalent would be a distinct advantage.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365.
Evidence of your qualification certificates will be required prior to appointment.
About The CompanyJoining the UK’s leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition. So, as well as a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:
26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service
Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%)
Annual Share Save plan
Contributory private healthcare scheme for you and your family
Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services
Free on-site parking at all our main sites
Things you need to know
As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. We anonymise all applications in our recruitment system so we can eliminate unconscious bias and be a workplace that reflects the community we serve. Hiring managers only have access to necessary information at interview stage. If you require additional support to complete your online application, please email nged.recruitment@nationalgrid.co.uk
Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, please check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.
