Senior Wellbeing Manager
Senior Wellbeing Manager
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Job Description
JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: E
CONTRACT TYPE: 2 x Permanent Full-time
DEPARTMENT: Chief Operating Group
LOCATION: London Hybrid.
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 60000 - 75000 depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
Were happy to discuss flexible working. If youd like to please indicate your preference in the application though theres no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
We are looking for a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist to join the BBC as a Senior Wellbeing Manager. This pivotal role brings expert psychological insight to shape and deliver our strategic approach to mental health and wellbeing across a diverse global workforce. Youll be working in a fast-paced media environment supporting teams who often operate in high-risk and demanding settings.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
At the BBC we inform educate and entertain audiences worldwide. Our peoplejournalists producers content makers and support staffare at the heart of everything we do. We are deeply committed to their mental health and wellbeing fostering a creative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Joining our team means being part of a mission-driven organisation that values integrity creativity and care.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
- Lead the strategic development and delivery of evidence-based mental health and wellbeing initiatives across the BBC.
- Provide expert clinical advice and psychological support to teams exposed to wellbeing risks especially in journalism and newsgathering.
- Collaborate with HR Safety and Editorial teams to identify and mitigate psychological risks in the workplace.
- Design and implement proactive interventions that promote psychologically healthy working environments.
- Support critical incident responses and trauma-informed care following major news events.
- Champion a culture of openness inclusion and psychological wellbeing across all levels of the organisation.
- Use data and research to evaluate impact and continuously improve wellbeing programmes.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with substantial post-qualification experience.
- Proven track record of applying psychological principles in complex high-pressure environments.
- Deep understanding of the psychological risks associated with journalism trauma exposure and/or frontline reporting.
- Strategic thinker with experience in designing and delivering organisational wellbeing programmes.
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED: - Experience working within media or similarly dynamic industries.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care practices in global or cross-cultural contexts.
- Familiarity with data-driven approaches to wellbeing programme evaluation.
- Passion for diversity equity and inclusion in workplace wellbeing.
If you can bring some of these skills and experiences along with transferable strengths wed love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. Please note the successful candidate will be mapped to the role of Clinical Psychologist.
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Before your start date you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges in line with our Contracts of Employment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
