Workplace Wellbeing Business Partner

Serco Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public services provider is seeking a Workplace Wellbeing Business Partner for a hybrid role involving regular travel across the UK. This position focuses on delivering health and wellbeing strategies within the Justice & Immigration business unit. Responsibilities include leading wellbeing initiatives, managing key service providers, and monitoring absence trends. The ideal candidate will have experience in occupational health, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive positive change through data insights.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as an autonomous wellbeing or occupational health professional.
• Ability to analyse data and communicate insights clearly.
• Strong stakeholder‑management and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate Group and Divisional wellbeing strategy into practical solutions.
• Lead wellbeing and absence projects, driving continuous improvement.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external service providers.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

Proactive mindset

Job description

Serco

Workplace Wellbeing Business Partner – J&I

Hybrid – Home / Regular travel to sites across UK

12-month FTC, Full Time

Up to £56,000 per annum + Car + Corporate Benefits Package

At Serco, we’re committed to supporting our people to be healthy, safe, and engaged. We’re looking for a proactive and influential Workplace Wellbeing Business Partner to help shape and deliver our Health & Wellbeing strategy across our Justice & Immigration business unit.

In this role, you’ll lead the development of wellbeing initiatives, manage key service providers, and act as the subject matter expert for all health and wellbeing matters. You will work closely with Contract Directors, HSE teams, People Partners, and Group Wellbeing colleagues to deliver impactful programmes that strengthen workforce wellbeing and improve attendance.

You will monitor and analyse absence trends across all J&I contracts, identifying root causes and supporting targeted, proactive interventions. You’ll also play a key role in the mobilisation of new contracts and the design of wellbeing solutions for future bids.

What you’ll do

• Translate Group and Divisional wellbeing strategy into practical solutions.
• Lead wellbeing and absence projects, driving continuous improvement.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
• Provide expert advice to leaders on wellbeing, sickness absence and legislation.
• Wider data analysis, including absence, and share insights to drive better attendance outcomes.
• Support wellbeing solutions for new bids and contract mobilisations.

What you’ll bring

• Experience as an autonomous wellbeing or occupational health professional.
• Strong stakeholder‑management and influencing skills.
• Ability to analyse data and communicate insights clearly.
• Experience across complex, fast‑paced operational environments.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset.

Why Join Us?

At Serco, we help deliver essential public services that make a real difference. Joining us means:

• Purpose‑driven work that directly supports the wellbeing of people delivering critical services.
• The chance to shape and influence wellbeing strategy across a diverse and impactful business area.
• A role with true autonomy, where your expertise is valued and acted upon.
• Opportunities for professional growth, supported by divisional and group wellbeing leaders.
• A collaborative culture built on trust, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• The ability to see the results of your work in improved engagement, attendance, and operational outcomes.

If you’re motivated, confident, and ready to drive positive change, we’d love to hear from you.

What we offer

• This is fixed term contract role, with a view to going permanent in the future.
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• A collaborative team environment with strong leadership
• The chance to make a real difference in the justice system
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme