Lead Wellbeing Physiologist

People First; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Health Partners in the United Kingdom is seeking an ambitious Lead Physiologist to spearhead onsite health and wellbeing services for a prestigious client, driving a clear strategic direction and delivering exceptional results.

You will design, develop, and implement wellbeing programmes to boost employee health, engagement, and productivity, while mentoring a team of Senior and Wellbeing Physiologists and admin staff. This remote role requires UK residency with nationwide travel.

Qualifications

• A degree (or equivalent) in Sports Science, Health Science, Exercise Physiology, Sports Therapy, or a related field.
• Experience delivering training, development, and health assessments.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex data to diverse audiences.
• Track record of building productive relationships with stakeholders and delivering customer-focused solutions.
• Solid understanding of workplace wellness strategies and clinical measures/interventions.
• Proactive, positive approach with professional accountability in practice.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the client's Centre for Wellbeing services, setting a clear strategic direction and delivering exceptional results.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of wellbeing programmes that enhance employee health, engagement, and productivity.
• Act as a role model and ambassador for health and wellbeing, fostering a culture prioritising wellbeing across the organisation.
• Support and mentor a team of Senior Physiologists, Wellbeing Physiologists, and administration professionals.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, addressing challenges and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Analyse data and deliver impactful reports to drive evidence-based decision-making.
• Represent the service at local, regional, and national levels, raising the profile of our work.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Wellbeing programmes

Project management

Education

Degree in Sports Science/Health Science/Exercise Physiology/Sports Therapy

Job description

At Health Partners, we pride ourselves on being one of the UK’s leading providers of occupational health and wellbeing solutions. We partner with organisations across diverse industries, helping them to support the physical and mental health of their employees.

Please note that the closing date for this vacancy is subject to change and the advert may close earlier if sufficient applications are received. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.

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Role Outline:

Are you passionate about empowering individuals to live healthier, happier lives? Do you have the leadership skills to inspire and drive positive change? Health Partners is seeking an ambitious and dynamic Lead Physiologist to spearhead our onsite health and wellbeing services at one of our most prestigious client.

This is your chance to lead a high-performing team, shape innovative wellbeing initiatives, and make a real difference in the lives of employees at one of the UK’s most iconic brands. If you’re an experienced professional with a flair for leadership, data-driven decision-making, and a deep understanding of health and wellbeing, we want to hear from you!

What’s In It for You?

We value the people who work with us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect this. It currently includes:

• Competitive salary, dependent on qualifications and experience.
• Contributory pension scheme(up to 6%).
• Life assurance.
• 25 days of annual leaveplus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• A day off for your birthday(non-contractual).
• Discounted gym membership.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Take ownership of the client's Centre for Wellbeing services, setting a clear strategic direction and delivering exceptional results.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of wellbeing programmes that enhance employee health, engagement, and productivity.
• Act as a role model and ambassador for health and wellbeing, fostering a culture where it is prioritised across the organisation.
• Support and mentor a team of Senior Physiologists, Wellbeing Physiologists, and administration professionals, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality service.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, addressing challenges and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Analyse data and deliver impactful reports to drive evidence-based decision-making and promote the value of wellbeing initiatives.
• Represent the service at local, regional, and national levels, raising the profile of our work and championing the importance of workplace wellbeing.

What We Are Looking For:

We’re looking for a driven and experienced professional with a strong background in health, wellbeing, or sports science. To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• A degree (or equivalent) in Sports Science, Health Science, Exercise Physiology, Sports Therapy, or a related field.
• Proven experience in delivering training, development, and health assessments.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex data to diverse audiences in an engaging and persuasive way.
• A track record of building productive relationships with key stakeholders and delivering customer-focused solutions.
• A solid understanding of workplace wellness and wellbeing strategies, coupled with knowledge of clinical measures and interventions.
• A proactive and positive approach, with a clear understanding of professional accountability in the scope of practice.

If you also have the below, that would even better!

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing performance.
• Proven success in running services independently and managing budgets.
• A background in leading organisational change and service transformation initiatives.
• Project management expertise and an understanding of best practices in health and wellbeing.

Location: Remote (UK Based Only) with frequent nationwide travel

Whilst our team operates remotely, we maintain a cohesive and friendly work environment through constant use of Teams chat and video meetings. This way of working is crucial for sustaining our open culture and warm dynamics of our team and require this role to be a part of that.

Please note that this job advert is for remote working from home in the UK only with frequent nationwide travel. Applicants must ensure they are able to legally work and reside in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship either now or at any time in the future.

Hours: 37.5 hours

About Health Partners

Health Partners are committed to transforming the way health and wellbeing services are delivered in the UK. As one of the UK’s leading providers of occupational health and wellbeing services, we work with organisations across a wide range of industries to support the physical and mental health of their employees. Our mission is simple: to empower people to lead healthier, happier, and more productive lives.

With a strong focus on innovation and excellence, Health Partners combines clinical expertise with a personal, compassionate approach. Our multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including occupational health advisors, physicians, physiotherapists, and counsellors, delivers tailored, evidence-based solutions designed to meet the unique needs of our clients and their workforce.

We pride ourselves on fostering long-term partnerships built on trust, professionalism, and results. Whether it’s through workplace health assessments, proactive wellbeing initiatives, or mental health support, Health Partners is dedicated to making a real difference.

At the heart of Health Partners is a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. We believe in investing in our people and providing opportunities for growth, ensuring that our employees feel valued and inspired to deliver their best. By joining Health Partners, you’ll become part of a dynamic team that’s passionate about driving positive change in the workplace and beyond.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the field of health and wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we can build healthier futures.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Health Partners are a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Health Partners are extremely proud to support the needs of our employees and as such understands everyone has individual work and home life responsibilities. We’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role, should this be a requirement for you.

We aim to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for and to achieve this ambition, we need the best talent to come and work for us. We look for candidates with the right skills and values to join us and selection is based on a fair and equal process. We’re proud to be committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Diversity and Inclusion forms an integral part of everything that we do, bringing together the best talent, helping people to realise their full potential by being yourself at work and delivering an outstanding service to everyone – regardless of difference.