Be Well Coach

The Big Life Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Manchester seeks a Be Well Coach to support lifestyle changes and health improvements for individuals needing assistance. The role involves collaboration with local professionals and requires excellent community engagement skills. The position offers a salary of £31,022, a fixed-term contract until March 2027, and benefits such as flexible working and annual leave. Applications close on January 16, 2026.

Benefits

25-30 days’ annual leave

Flexible working

Discounts through Blue Light Card

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free eye tests

Qualifications

• Experience in lifestyle coaching, particularly in health and wellbeing.
• Skills in engaging the community effectively.
• Ability to work alongside various professionals to support individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support people in changing their lifestyle, health, and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with community partners to deliver high-level support.
• Act as a key link within the local neighbourhood to assist clients.

Skills

Lifestyle coaching

Community engagement

Health and wellbeing support

Job description

About The Big Life Group

The Big Life Group’s mission is to fight for equity, in health, in wealth and in life. We are a social business delivering a range of services across the North of England, covering everything from mental and physical health, addiction and criminal justice, to housing, education, family support and much more. What links them together is the way we work – The Big Life Way.

We always stand shoulder‑to‑shoulder with people, working with them on the things that matter most to them. Everything we do is designed and informed by the needs, priorities and strengths of people and communities.

Our values

• Courage: We stand up for ourselves, and the people and communities we work alongside, even when that makes us unpopular, or challenges accepted wisdom.
• Creativity: We find innovative solutions that work, never accepting the easy option or the status quo.
• Honesty: We act with integrity, speaking the truth to ourselves and others.
• Inspiration: We are inspired by the people and communities we work with and share what we learn from them to inspire others.
• Thoughtful: We act with care and compassion and work to understand people’s experiences. We take time to listen, reflect and continually learn.
• Valuing difference: We recognise and celebrate the unique qualities, gifts, insights and perspectives that different people offer.

Working at Big Life

At Big Life, work is more than a job – it’s about standing shoulder‑to‑shoulder with people and communities, making a difference every day. We fight for equity in health, in wealth and in life, and that commitment starts with how our staff.

Be yourself

We want you to feel safe, respected and able to bring your whole self to work. Difference is celebrated here, and our staff networks – from menopause to neurodiversity, LGBTQI+ and more – create space to connect and support each other.

Benefits that matter

We offer more than a payslip – you’ll find wellbeing support through LifeWorks, Simply Health and mindfulness sessions, 25–30 days’ annual leave plus your birthday off, flexible working, and regular learning opportunities. Everyday perks include Blue Light Card discounts, savings schemes, cycle‑to‑work, free eye tests and more – little extras to make life easier inside and outside of work.

Recognised as outstanding

We’re proud to be ranked by Best Companies as one of the UK’s outstanding places to work, with a two‑star accreditation in 2024.

A culture of trust and flexibility

Our people describe our culture as relaxed and supportive. You’ll be trusted to plan your own day, take breaks when you need, and work in a way that fits with your life as well as your role.

Job description: Be Well Coach

Salary: £31,022 (NJC point 17)

Hours: 35 hours per week on a fixed‑term contract until March 2027

Annual leave: 25 days, increasing to 30 days after five years

Base: Zion Centre, 339 Stretford Road, Hulme, M15 4ZY with some remote working

Line manager: Manager/Senior Manager/Team Leader

Closing date for applications: 16th January 2026

What you’ll be doing: As a Be Well Coach, you will support people to change their lifestyle, health and wellbeing. Working within the local community, you will work alongside professionals and community partners and be a key link in your neighbourhood. The people you work with will have been assessed as needing high‑level support to achieve their health and wellbeing goals. Three or more issues will be preventing them from making changes and many will be struggling to make those changes.

For the full recruitment pack, including the job description go to: https://www.thebiglifegroup.com/work-volunteer/opportunities/

For more information on the role, please contact: [e-mail]

Interviews will be held 27 and 28 January 2026