The Role
The experiences of those responsible for delivering our services (whether they are serving officers, police staff or volunteers) influence, shape and ultimately define the quality of our delivery. It is therefore extremely important that our People Services department is focused on embedding an inclusive culture, where people feel valued and fully engaged with everything that they do. We work as a team to deliver a value led employee experience where we are supportive, inclusive, and committed to the highest professional standards.
The wellbeing of TeamNP is always our first priority. Our agenda extends across having a safe workplace, good physical and mental health, having meaningful work, professional development and above all a feeling of value and inclusion.
Our wellbeing strategy was launched in 2019 and since then we have made significant progress towards our goals resulting in an increased understanding of wellbeing and the introduction of several initiatives and events to raise awareness of wellbeing and to improve it.
In return for your dedication and experience, we offer 23 days’ leave, excluding bank holidays, increasing to 28 days for 5 years+ service. We support our people inside and out of work – offering a very competitive pension scheme, childcare vouchers, and discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card. And to take care of your physical and mental well-being, we’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service and access to gyms in some stations.
What will I be doing?
The Wellbeing Manager role is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning team within People Services. It is a pivotal role in our success.
As an experienced leader you will translate our vision into success through the influence of senior leaders to build ownership and accountability.
You will lead the development and delivery of the organisational wellbeing framework. With support from your team, you will work with senior stakeholders to shape and embed a culture of wellness amongst officers and staff, establishing a holistic approach to workplace wellbeing.
What do I need?
The ideal candidate for this role will be able to create a culture change through their ability to engage our executive and senior managers as well as engaging our wider officers, staff and volunteers.
Essential
· People management experience to ensure you can support, coach and empower a small wellbeing team
· Influencing skills and the ability to bring others on board working towards a common goal
· Monitoring effectiveness of plans and using data to assess impact
· Proven track record in coaching and managing for results
· Experience in building strategic partnerships to influence and create change on an organisational level
· A good understanding of Health and Wellbeing in the working environment
Desired
· Experience in understanding other workloads, their link to wellbeing and how to create positive change
· Experience working within the wider public sector
· Experience in implementing mental health interventions and frameworks
For more information find the role definition here
If you have any queries with regard to the application process please contact the Talent Acquisition Team by email at careers@northumbria.police.uk
If you have any questions about the role please contact Stephanie Lines 9399 stephanie.lines@northumbria.police.uk
The closing date for this vacancy is 14th December 2021
All staff including those appointed on fixed term contracts must successfully complete their probationary period before they are eligible to apply for a Northumbria Police vacancy.
Northumbria Police are currently undertaking a role and reward project in respect of all police staff posts.
Vetting level: Management Vetting (MV)
Applicants must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information and references.
Northumbria Police fully supports a policy of equal opportunities and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Appointments are based on merits alone.