Wellbeing & Employee Engagement Lead

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Wellbeing & Employee Engagement Lead to design and deliver strategies that enhance employee wellbeing and engagement. This full-time, hybrid position based in Northampton requires expertise in employee engagement and wellbeing program management within large organizations. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across teams, drive initiatives for mental and social wellbeing, and monitor engagement metrics. The salary is up to £65,000 with a strong benefits package including a company car or allowance.

Benefits

Company car or allowance

Company-sponsored pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

High street discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in employee engagement or wellbeing programme management within large organizations.
• Strong understanding of wellbeing frameworks and engagement strategies.
• Exceptional communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive wellbeing and engagement strategy.
• Develop initiatives promoting mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• Lead engagement programmes to strengthen connection and inclusion.

Skills

Employee engagement

Wellbeing programme management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Project management

Job description

Overview

With over 60,000 colleagues across the UK & Ireland, our success starts with our people. We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains. We’re a leading provider of cutting‑edge supply chain solutions. Our greatest strength is our global team—energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

Position

We are looking for a passionate Wellbeing & Employee Engagement Lead—someone who thrives on making work enjoyable and meaningful and isn’t afraid to be a game changer. In this role, you’ll design and deliver strategies that promote mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing, while driving initiatives that strengthen connection, recognition, and inclusion. You’ll work collaboratively across teams and alongside other key stakeholders, to create integrated programmes that make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive wellbeing and engagement strategy for UK&I, aligned with global frameworks and local needs.
• Develop initiatives that promote mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• Lead engagement programmes that strengthen connection, recognition and inclusion.
• Monitor engagement metrics and partner with HR and leadership teams to drive improvements.
• Work cross‑functionally with D&I, Social Impact, QHSE, L&D and Benefits teams to ensure a holistic approach to employee experience.
• Act as a trusted advisor on wellbeing and engagement best practices.
• Analyse engagement and wellbeing data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Serve as an ambassador for employee experience, ensuring programmes are inclusive and accessible.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in employee engagement, wellbeing or HR programme management within large, complex organisations.
• Strong understanding of wellbeing frameworks and engagement strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to analyse data and translate insights into actionable plans.
• Exceptional communication and project management skills.

Employment details

This is a full‑time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday. It is a hybrid role with 2‑3 days in the office or at sites and flexibility to work from home. The position is based mainly from our Northampton head office.

Salary & benefits

We are looking to offer a salary of up to £65,000.00, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes:

• Company car or car allowance.
• Company‑sponsored pension scheme.
• Private medical & dental insurance.
• 24/7 online GP service.
• Life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme.
• Access to MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, cashback cards, a savings scheme and more.

Diversity & equal opportunity

GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for personnel so classified.