Job Summary
The Employee Wellbeing Specialist will champion staff wellbeing across DrPA Secure, embedding resilience, engagement, and health initiatives at every level. This strategic and operational role combines policy development, program delivery, and one-to-one support, ensuring that all staff feel valued, supported, and able to perform safely in a high-pressure, secure environment. The post-holder will work closely with HR, operational managers, and senior leadership to drive a positive organisational culture and improve workforce performance through wellbeing initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
As our Wellbeing Lead, you will drive the design and delivery of a comprehensive staff wellbeing strategy that supports our people through the unique pressures of operational work.
You will develop and run proactive programmes covering mental health, resilience, stress management, physical health, and crisis response ; while also serving as a confidential point of contact for staff needing individual support. Working closely with senior leaders, line managers, and external providers, you will embed a trauma-informed, inclusive wellbeing culture across the organisation.
You will track and report on key wellbeing metrics, ensure policy compliance, and keep us aligned with best practices, making a real, measurable difference to the lives of our staff every day.
What We're Looking For
You will bring proven experience in employee wellbeing, occupational health, HR, or organisational development, with strong knowledge of mental health and resilience programmes. You are a confident communicator who handles sensitive matters with discretion, and you know how to design, deliver, and evaluate initiatives that make a real impact.
A background in secure, operational, or public sector environments is a plus, as is experience in employment law, occupational health services, or developing training materials.
General Information
The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive.
This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.
Benefits
• Pension salary scheme available
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential 24/7 support
• Access to perks at work
Please Note
* This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This post will require the holder to undertake and successfully complete the Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process.
* Please note, in order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28 day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time