Job Title: Employee Experience and Wellbeing Lead
Location: Slough, Berkshire (Hybrid working available)
Employer: Slough Borough Council
Salary: £45,000 – £52,000 per annum (Grade 9, dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: 37 hours per week

🌟 About the Role

At Slough Borough Council, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We are now recruiting a dynamic and strategic Employee Experience and Wellbeing Lead to help shape an exceptional employee journey — from onboarding to progression — while embedding a culture of health, inclusion, and belonging across the organisation.

This role is key to ensuring that our workforce is supported, engaged, and empowered. You’ll lead on employee engagement, wellbeing initiatives, internal communications, and cultural change projects, working closely with HR, senior leaders, and staff networks to make Slough a great place to work.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of employee engagement and wellbeing strategies

• Analyse feedback and data to improve employee experience at every touchpoint

• Oversee staff surveys, pulse checks, and engagement metrics

• Champion mental health, EDI (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion), and healthy working practices

• Collaborate with HR, OD, and leadership to improve staff development and workplace culture

• Coordinate recognition programmes and internal campaigns

• Provide expert advice on wellbeing policies, flexible working, and psychological safety

• Manage staff forums, wellbeing champions, and network groups

👤 What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in HR, OD, employee engagement, or wellbeing-focused roles

• Strong understanding of wellbeing frameworks, employee lifecycle, and organisational culture

• Data-savvy with experience in designing and analysing surveys

• Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels

• CIPD qualification or equivalent is desirable

• Passionate about people, inclusion, and continuous improvement

• Confident project manager with the ability to work both strategically and operationally

🎁 What We Offer

• A meaningful role with direct impact on employee welfare

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Generous holiday entitlement (up to 32 days) plus bank holidays

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Career development and CPD opportunities

• Employee wellbeing programme and staff support services

• A welcoming, inclusive, and forward-thinking organisation

🤝 Our Commitment to Inclusion

Slough Borough Council is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure fair and accessible recruitment processes. We guarantee interviews for applicants with disabilities, care-experienced backgrounds, or armed forces veterans who meet essential criteria.

📅 Key Dates

• Application Deadline: [Insert Closing Date]

• Interview Date: [Insert Interview Date]

📬 How to Apply

Click Apply Here to submit your application via the Slough Borough Council recruitment portal.

For more information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact:
📧 [Insert Hiring Manager’s Email]
📞 [Insert Contact Number]

Create a workplace where people thrive — help shape the future of work at Slough Borough Council.