Employee Experience and Wellbeing Lead

Slough Borough Council; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Slough Borough Council is looking for a passionate leader to enhance employee experience and wellbeing. This role involves crafting strategies and overseeing initiatives that promote a positive work environment, balancing the health and engagement of employees with the Council's mission to serve the community.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Wellbeing initiatives

Tax-free childcare

Season loan ticket

Qualifications

• Proven experience in enhancing employee engagement and wellbeing.
• Ability to develop and implement effective strategies.
• Leadership skills to manage wellbeing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive employee engagement and wellbeing strategies.
• Lead the Council’s employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Collaborate with Public Health to deliver tailored programmes.

Skills

Leadership

Engagement Strategy

Wellbeing Initiatives

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

• Pay Level: 7
• Salary: Starting from £40,577 per annum (inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: Observatory House, Slough (Hybrid)
  
  

The closing date for applications is midnight on 22nd June 2025

What you’ll be doing:

As the primary driver of Employee Experience, Engagement and Wellbeing, you will be responsible for crafting innovative strategies and overseeing the execution of projects that enhance employee engagement, all while aligning with the broader goals of our People Workforce Strategy. Your leadership will be pivotal in creating an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to the success of Slough Borough council.

The role holder will also be responsible for leading and managing the Council’s employee wellbeing strategy, ensuring that the health, resilience, and overall wellbeing of employees are prioritised and supported. You will develop and implement initiatives that promote physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing across the workforce, fostering a positive and supportive environment. Collaborating with Public Health colleagues, you will design and deliver tailored programmes that address the diverse needs of the workforce, ultimately enhancing productivity, engagement, and retention. Your work will be central to creating a workplace where wellbeing is integrated into the fabric of the Council’s culture and operational practices.

Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your Director.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years’ service and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
  
  

We offer a wider range of great benefits including:

• Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance
• Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Tax - free childcare and childcare services
• Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to & from work.
  
  

Right to Work:

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact [e-mail] before submitting an application.

Interested?

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and we foster a workforce where people are valued, and represents the local communities that we serve. Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email [e-mail] quoting the job reference - our Accessibility Statement has more information.

How to Apply:

Please click on the apply button below to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Join our team at Slough Borough Council and help accelerate our journey of transformation and growth!

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive a number of suitable applications.