Wellbeing Manager

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From 55000 with benefits subject to skills and experience

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Wellbeing Manager

Details of the role:

Working pattern: Monday Friday. As this role is stakeholder facing there will be an expectation to attend the office a minimum of 3 times a week or more as required

Salary: From 55000 with benefits subject to skills and experience

Application closing date: 17 September 2025 23.59 BST

About us

The Francis Crick Institute is Europes largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer heart disease infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.

The Crick is a place for collaboration innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure cutting-edge facilities and a creative and curious culture. Weve removed traditional boundaries of departments divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.

About the role

At the Francis Crick Institute we know that our people are at the heart of everything we do. Were now looking for a dedicated and passionate Wellbeing Manager to join us in shaping a workplace where every member of staff and every PhD student can thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity to take strategic and operational ownership of our wellbeing approach making it proactive inclusive and evidence based. Youll be at the forefront of embedding wellbeing into the Crick experience ensuring that physical mental and emotional health are supported in meaningful and practical ways across the organisation.

Working collaboratively youll design and deliver a holistic wellbeing strategy lead and inspire our network of mental health first aiders and act as the institutes source of best practice on wellbeing. With your expertise and vision youll bring people together build momentum and ensure that wellbeing is not only supported but fully integrated into how we work and grow together at the Crick.

What you will be doing

As Wellbeing Manager at the Crick you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of wellbeing initiatives and projects within the Crick

• Review drive and coordinate the work of the Health and Wellbeing Steering Group and its sub-groups ensuring delivery of agreed initiatives cross-functional collaboration and regular impact reporting.

• Develop and maintain a dynamic wellbeing events calendar ensuring events are well-resourced inclusive evidence-informed and effectively communicated to maximise engagement.

• Coordinate the Mental Health First Aider (MHFA) network including recruitment training communications peer support and recognition ensuring they are a visible and supported part of the Cricks wellbeing framework.

• Design commission and deliver wellbeing-related training and development including manager capability building resilience training mental health awareness and tailored content to meet emerging organisational needs.

• Collect analyse and present wellbeing management information providing regular (monthly and quarterly) updates to the Executive Committee and Steering Group on trends outcomes risks and opportunities.

• Act as an ambassador and subject matter expert on workplace wellbeing both internally and externallycontributing to policy development staff communications and organisational learning.

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About you

You will have:

• Demonstrable experience indesigning implementing and evolving a strategic wellbeing programmewithin a comparable-sized fast-paced organisation.*

• Strong understanding of thelatest thinking in wellbeing behavioural science and psychology.

• Proven ability toidentify and act on key drivers of wellbeing in the workplace such as autonomy connection psychological safety workload recognition and purpose.

• Demonstrable experience indiagnosing organisational wellbeing needsthrough both qualitative and quantitative methods*

• Proven experience inbuilding and sustaining effective stakeholder relationships internally and externally*

• Experience insuccessful project managementand the ability totranslate research and evidence into practical impactful wellbeing initiatives and policies*

• Excellentcommunication facilitation and influencing skills with experience engaging diverse audiencesfrom Board-level to operational teams and contractors.*

• Experience and/or qualifications in the fields of neurodiversity or mental health (desirable)

*minimum criteria

About Working at the Crick

Our values

Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Cricks mission and shaping our culture!

• We arebold. We make space for creative dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. Were not afraid to do things differently.

• We areopen. Were highly collaborative and interactive and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.

• We arecollegial. We show respect for one another work cooperatively and support the wider community.

At the Francis Crick Institute we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to succeed regardless of their background identity or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders ethnicities abilities and experiences. Weare aDisability Confident: Committedemployer andwant to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and sowellmake reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you needassistancewith applying (i.e. would like to apply by phone or post)please email:

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What will you receive

At the Francis Crick Institute we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development:

• Visas: Applicants for this role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK

• Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.

• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.

• Health & Well-being:

• 24/7 GP consultation services.

• Occupational health services and mental health support programs.

• Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.

• Work-Life Balance:

• Back-up care for dependents.

• Childcare support allowance.

• Annual leave purchase options.

• Crick Networks offering diverse groups support community and inclusive social events.

• Perks:

• Discounted gym memberships bike-to-work scheme and shopping discounts.

• Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.

Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile to have your application reviewed.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.