Wellbeing Specialist

People and Wellbeing

Paisley Campus (Cross Campus travel required)

THE POST - Wellbeing Specialist REQ000125

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Wellbeing Specialist to join the University of West of Scotland and to help shape our policies on health and wellbeing as well as to lead in the delivery of activities throughout the University. The post holder will primarily implement and support colleague wellbeing at UWS through raising awareness of wellbeing activities across campuses, promoting healthy lifestyles, and a positive mental health culture and the opportunity to develop initiatives to support both colleagues and students at all stages of their careers. They will develop, administer, and innovate employee wellbeing initiatives under the wellbeing pillars.

The successful candidate should have the following:

• Educated to a degree level or will have equivalent experience.
• Experience of developing and delivering wellbeing services aligned to the domains of wellbeing.
• A previous background of leading on the development and implementation of institution-wide strategies.
• A proven track record of leading, motivating and effectively managing multiple teams, using data, and influencing skills to build support and inspire teams, particularly through periods of significant change, with the ability to provide demonstrable evidence of achievements.
• Exposure of providing expert advice and guidance to senior managers
• Knowledge of the Scottish Higher Education environment, factors influencing staff support in Scottish HE and an understanding of opportunities and challenges specific to UWS.
• A thorough and detailed understanding of key professional and compliance issues, legislation, and sector practice in the areas of wellbeing.

ABOUT US

University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries, and businesses.

With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy, and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.

UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2023 Young University Rankings).

Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation- HR Excellence in Research Awarded. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future.

We offer our colleagues a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

• 24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
• An additional days leave on your birthday.
• Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (currently 19.3%), including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme.
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance.
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities.

Closing Date; Sunday 19th May 2024

Interview Date: Week commencing 27th May 2024

The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.

UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.

UWS is a "Disability Confident" employer.

University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.