Job Introduction
People Wellbeing Lead
Salary - £52,413 - £56,730 (Grade 8)
Hours - 37
Contract type - full time permanent
Work Style - Flexible
Help us create a workplace where people can thrive.
At City of Wolverhampton Council, we believe that our People are our greatest asset.
We're looking for an ambitious, innovative and values driven People Wellbeing Lead to shape the future of wellbeing across one of the largest employers in the region. This is an exciting opportunity to move beyond traditional wellbeing programmes and lead a transformational agenda that places health, wellbeing and attendance at the heart of organisational success.
As part of our People Development and Experience Service, you will be instrumental in delivering our commitment to ‘We Take Wellbeing Seriously’ helping us create a culture where colleagues feel supported, valued and able to perform at their best.
Wolverhampton is a city with ambition. We're investing in our future, transforming the way we work and creating an environment where our people can do their very best work. As a council we are committed to innovation, inclusion, collaboration and making a positive difference to the communities we serve.
We are passionate about creating outstanding employee experiences and building a workplace where people can grow, belong and succeed.
The Opportunity
This role gives you a rare chance to create, shape and influence.
You will:
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Lead the development and implementation of our organisation-wide wellbeing approach
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Design innovative approaches to prevention, early intervention and workforce health.
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Use data and insight to identify trends, predict risks and influence action.
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Partner with leaders across the organisation to embed wellbeing into workforce planning, organisational design and leadership practice.
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Deliver high-profile programmes that improve attendance, reduce health-related risks and strengthen employee experience.
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Represent the Council at local, regional and national forums, positioning Wolverhampton as a leading employer for workforce wellbeing.
This is a role for someone who wants to leave a legacy.
We're looking for someone who...
You might currently work in organisational development, employee wellbeing, HR, workforce transformation, occupational health, public health or a related profession.
Most importantly, you'll bring:
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Experience of leading meaningful organisational change.
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A track record of influencing senior leaders and stakeholders.
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A passion for creating healthier, happier and more productive workplaces.
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Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn insight into action.
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Confidence to challenge, innovate and think differently.
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A collaborative approach that brings people together around shared outcomes.
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The drive to make a real difference to people's working lives.
What makes this role special?
This isn't about running wellbeing campaigns. It's about shaping how a whole organisation thinks about wellbeing.
You'll have the opportunity to:
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Influence senior decision making.
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Work across organisational boundaries.
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Lead innovative programmes that improve attendance and employee experience.
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Build capability across leaders and managers.
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Create evidence-based solutions that have a lasting impact.
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Help thousands of colleagues stay well, thrive and deliver for our communities.
What you'll get in return
At Wolverhampton you'll find:
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Flexible and hybrid working.
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Generous annual leave entitlement.
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Local Government Pension Scheme.
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A strong commitment to wellbeing and professional development.
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A supportive and collaborative leadership culture.
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The opportunity to shape a high-profile agenda with visible organisational impact.
Ready to make a difference?
If you're passionate about creating healthier workplaces, influencing organisational culture and leading change that matters, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us and help create a Council where wellbeing isn't just something we talk about.
It's something we deliver.
City of Wolverhampton Council
One Council. One Team. A Great Place to Grow.
For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Joanna Grocott, Head of People Development and Experience, [email protected]
Proposed interview dates - 29th September and 1st October
NJC Pay Award for 2026 / 2027:
The annual pay increases for 2026/27 for NJC Local Government Employees are currently being negotiated and, once agreed, will be effective from 1 April 2026.
Our working arrangements
All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.
Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.
For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies, employee benefits and much more please click here.
Diversity
We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.
Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.
We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.
We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here
Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here
Employment Information & Support
If you are considering applying for an apprenticeship or a role where the salary is (Grade 2-5), and would like to visit us to learn about the application, interview process and what it is like to work for the council, please click on this link to find out more - Learn more here
