Wellbeing Manager

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 £55,000 with benefits, subject to skills and experience

Application closing date: 17 September 2025, 23.59 BST

About us

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s 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. We’ve 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. We’re 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. You’ll 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, you’ll design and deliver a holistic wellbeing strategy, lead and inspire our network of mental health first aiders, and act as the institute’s source of best practice on wellbeing. With your expertise and vision, you’ll 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 Crick’s 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 externally—contributing to policy development, staff communications, and organisational learning.

Please see full job description here

About you

You will have:

• Demonstrable experience in designing, implementing, and evolving a strategic wellbeing programme within a comparable-sized, fast-paced organisation.*
• Strong understanding of the latest thinking in wellbeing, behavioural science, and psychology.
• Proven ability to identify and act on key drivers of wellbeing in the workplace, such as autonomy, connection, psychological safety, workload, recognition, and purpose.
• Demonstrable experience in diagnosing organisational wellbeing needs through both qualitative and quantitative methods*
• Proven experience in building and sustaining effective stakeholder relationships, internally and externally*
• Experience in successful project management and the ability to translate research and evidence into practical, impactful wellbeing initiatives and policies*
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills, with experience engaging diverse audiences—from 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 Crick’s mission and shaping our culture!

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently.
• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.
• We are collegial. 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. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: [email protected]

Find out more about life at the Crick.

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.