Home-based in the North or Midlands
The Organisation
Perennial is the nation's only charity dedicated to helping people in horticulture. Together with our network of partners, we provide free support, information, advice, financial assistance and services for horticulturalists and their loved ones experiencing illness, disability, bereavement, family breakdown and financial difficulties.
We have a real focus on improving the health and wellbeing outcomes of people working in horticulture and have an ambitious preventative strategy to create better futures for people working in horticulture.
We are now looking for aPreventative Health and Wellbeing Programme Lead to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week, including some weekends and overnight stays. Part-time working arrangements (a minimum of three full days) will also be considered.
The Benefits
Salary of circa £34,000 per annum (depending on experience)
25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
Pension
DIS benefit (3x salary)
Private healthcare coverage
Sickness pay
Comprehensive benefits package
Well-established family-friendly policies, including the ability to have extra unpaid leave
Time off for dependants
This is a meaningful opportunity for an experienced health promotion or prevention worker with strategic-level expertise and a background in training to join our dedicated organisation.
Youll take the lead in shaping a long-term preventative health strategy that genuinely influences lives across the UK and will be given the autonomy and platform to make a genuine impact.
In return, youll join an organisation that values balance, security and long-term commitment, as well as providing a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you professionally and personally.
So, youre passionate about reducing health inequalities and scaling support where its needed most, read on and apply today
The Role
As our Preventative Health and Wellbeing Programme Lead, you will shape and deliver a long-term preventative health strategy that raises awareness, reduces health inequalities, and scales support across the horticultural industry.
You will lead the development and delivery of evidence-based health and wellbeing programmes, designing initiatives that respond to sector-specific challenges and behaviours.
Working across a small team and alongside the wider Preventative Services and Development teams, you will analyse research and interpret qualitative and quantitative data. You will translate insights into practical strategies, action plans and annual project and budget roadmaps.
Building influential partnerships will be central to your role, as you will work alongside service users, statutory and voluntary organisations, local and national health partners, and internal teams to strengthen reach and impact.
Additionally, You Will
Create clear, accessible health promotion messages delivered through various channels
Develop and supervise a volunteer health champions network
Identify and explore new health initiatives and partnership opportunities within horticulture
Plan and deliver training for professionals and develop appropriate resources
Promote health services and raise awareness of key health issues
Deliver information digitally and at industry events across the UK
About You
To be considered as our Preventative Health and Wellbeing Programme Lead, you will need:
Experience in health promotion/prevention work, ideally in a mixed audience setting
Experience working to strategic plans and overseeing the successful implementation of said plans over a long-term period
Experience designing, developing, delivering and evaluating training in relation to health and wellbeing initiatives
Experience developing successful, effective partnerships
Experience giving oral presentations digitally and/or in-person
A general interest in both physical and mental wellbeing and knowledge of current key issues, with a desire to help manage these issues
An understanding of safeguarding principles and practices
Excellent project skills
Closing date: 13th March 2026
Interview date: 18th March 2026
Other organisations may call this roleHealth and Wellbeing Lead, Public Health Programme Lead, Health Promotion Lead, or Wellbeing Strategy Lead.
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