Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion Manager
Job Introduction
Are you looking for a career where you can make a real difference to people’s lives.
We are seeking a Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion Manager to join our people team and support us on our journey to creating a positive, supportive, safe, workplace culture and environment.
Are you a passionate leader who is ready to make a lasting impact?
Can you move people? Apply now.
What you’ll do
The purpose of this role is to ensure that Southeastern is an industry leader on wellbeing and inclusion activities that add value to employees and the business. To achieve this, the wellbeing and inclusion priorities need to be clear, understood, measurable and integrated in our people plan.
You will design and implement plans that remove barriers and ensure equitable access to health and wellbeing support and resources; making sure frameworks are in place that allow individual, diverse health needs to be accommodated.
The success of the plans will require you to actively measure the impact of wellbeing and inclusion with a data driven approach to identify priorities and prioritise proactive initiatives.
The role will be based at our Head Office in London Bridge, but you can work in locations across our network. We will gladly consider applications for part-time, job-sharing and other flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to discuss with us during the application process.
Everyday inclusion at Southeastern
At Southeastern, we believe that everyone has the potential to thrive in the rail industry. Our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.
If one person can do it, so can you. Our inclusive culture welcomes everyone from all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life. Whether you are just starting your career or looking to make a change, there is a place for you here.
Our diversity and inclusion objectives
- Think What If: We encourage innovative thinking and embrace new ideas. Your unique perspective will help us shape the future of the rail industry.
- Show You Care: We foster a supportive and caring environment where everyone’s voice is heard and valued. We care about our people, our customers, and the communities we serve.
- Make Great Things Happen: Together, we strive for excellence and make great things happen every day. We believe in the power of collaboration and are committed to providing opportunities for growth and success for everyone.
Join us and be part of a team where diversity drives innovation and where your contributions make a real difference.
The experience you’ll need
To be considered for this role we recommend you demonstrate the below in your application;
- Experience of assisting in the development and maintenance of action plans and/or strategy with clear deliverables that can be tracked (or relevant experience working in a health and wellbeing role with a lens on inclusion so that you can demonstrate experience of what is needed)
- Awareness of the specific health risks associated with work in train operating companies
- Understanding of how wellbeing and inclusion are key outcomes that impact a company
- Proven experience of successfully managing key projects with a focus on results and accountability to ensure they meet objectives and deliver measurable outcomes
- Experience of using data driven insights to build compelling cases for health / wellbeing / inclusion plans that drive informed decision making and secures buy in from stakeholders
- Subject matter expertise with knowledge of relevant legal and statutory requirements including the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Equalities Act
- Analytical with ability to interpret statistical data to assess effectiveness of initiatives and set clear goals for programs that deliver tangible outcomes
- Communicates with impact delivering clear messages that resonate at all levels and with diverse audiences, ensuring understanding and alignment across the Company.
As proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Scheme, we will offer you an interview if you apply under these schemes and meet the minimum criteria for the role. Find out more here.
Other things to know
- This vacancy may close early if we receive a large number of applications. So, make sure you get yours in early.
- All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, a right to work verification, a basic criminal record check, and a pre-employment medical assessment. Work visa sponsorship isn’t available for this role.
- If you applied but weren’t successful in getting a similar role at Southeastern, please wait six months before applying again.
Find out more about our recruitment process and get tips to help you apply.
What you’ll get in return
Along with your salary, the rewards you’ll get include:
- a final salary pension
- 25 days annual leave allowance (plus bank holidays)
- free rail travel across our networks.
- a range of benefits including dental and private medical insurance, cycle to work, buy/sell holidays, employee assistance programme, occupational physiotherapy service.
Meaning you can feel secure in your career as well as fulfilled by your work. Click here to see our full range of amazing benefits.
A bit about Southeastern
We’re one of Britain's busiest train operators, serving London, Kent and parts of East Sussex. We run over 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 500,000 passengers and serving 180 stations.
However, working on our railway is more than getting passengers from A to B. It’s about all the little moments that make a difference to their journey.
It’s also about making our railway a great place to work. With a team that represents the communities we serve. This is a journey we’re fully committed to and we’re proud to have been named a ‘Great Place to Work’ at the 2023 National Rail Awards and endorsed as a WORK180 Employer for Women.
Our ways of working are what we expect of everyone at Southeastern. They are powerful. Tiny moments, every day, from every one of us, add up to massive, positive change. Improving how it feels to work here and how it feels to travel with us.
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