Work Health Hub Engagement Officer (0068-26) - Derby, DE22 1GB
11 hours ago
Derby
We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better. The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region. We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes. Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills. At the heart of shaping future professionals and creative thinkers, the College of Health and Humanities brings together two dynamic and diverse schools: School of Health and Social Care Preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals and social care leaders through hands-on learning, expert teaching, and strong industry partnerships. Our courses are designed to meet the demands of real-world practice and improve the health and wellbeing of our communities. The School is made up of a broad range of subjects, reflecting the diversity and complexity of modern health and social care settings: • Adult Nursing, • Associate and Enhanced Healthcare Practice, • Midwifery, Children’s Nursing and Professional Practice, • Mental Health and Learning Disability Nursing, • Public Health and Social Care, • Diagnostics and Clinical Interventions School of Humanities, Law and Creative Arts Celebrating creativity, critical thinking, and cultural exploration. This school nurtures writers, performers, thinkers and artists, offering opportunities to grow intellectually and creatively across subjects like English, History, Creative Writing, Fine Art, and Media. The School brings together a wide range of subjects, including: • Humanities, • Law, • Journalism and Media, • Policing, Criminology and Social Sciences Together, the College of Health and Humanities delivers a rich, interdisciplinary environment where students gain the skills, experience, and inspiration to make a meaningful impact in society. About the Team The Work Health Hub is an integral industry engagement programme within the University’s business portfolio. The aim of the Hub is to work with organisations of any size and sector to empower and support everyone within the workplace, to create a culture that invests in human sustainability. Through our preventative and proactive approach, we aim to challenge stigma, promote early intervention, and advocate for psychologically safe working environments, where people can thrive. The Hub sits within the College of Health and Humanities, providing strong links with academic colleagues and networks to explore additional funding and expand research and consultancy activity in the field. An exciting opportunity has arisen for two new posts to join the brilliant Work Health Hub and play a pivotal role in the University's industry engagement portfolio. The main purpose of the role is to support the development of professional skills, practical technical, vocational, and associated learning for employers, and where necessary, students on placement, to support their bespoke organisational action plan both in-person and online. The post holder will support the Work Health Hub Manager achieve the project aims and outputs and the development and delivery of online and face-to-face events, campaigns, and marketing activity, to ensure the success of the Work Health Hub. Key responsibilities include: • To plan and deliver professional, practical, technical, vocational and associated theoretical learning activities for employers, stakeholders or students, through online and face-to-face events, campaigns, and marketing activity, to ensure the success of the Work Health Hub., • To support the Project Manager to identify and disseminate new business opportunities; Research, Consultancy, Learning & Development, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) as part of the business engagement process., • Support relationships with employers, enabling them to achieve all elements of engagement set out in their action plan, • Provide specific learning support and coaching to employers and students on placement, as required and ensure that employer engagement/learning support records are kept up to date. The anticipated interview date is 30th April 2026. Our ideal candidate will hold an Honours Degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Counselling, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing), or equivalent qualification/professional experience and demonstrate a good understanding of the impact that poor physical and mental health can have on individuals in the workplace. They will have excellent communication skills and are able to adapt their communication style to suit different audiences across the business sector. The candidate should have experience delivering workshops and presentations to a wide audience, and experience of promoting key initiatives and networking to maximise engagement. The candidate should have an appropriate level of digital capability and aptitude with practical experience of applications which aid promotion of the Hub and design of new evidence-based content and initiatives for businesses that engage with the Hub, focusing on Human Sustainability as a priority. An understanding of the UK's Workplace Health and Wellbeing Agenda and Get Britain Working White Paper is desirable. • Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata), • Local Government Pension Scheme, • Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, • Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers, • Discounted onsite gym, • Cycle to Work scheme, • A flexible working environment For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. Please visit our ___ for more information. The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern. Please find our Safeguarding pages including our Safeguarding Policy ___. Closing Date: 12 Apr 2026 Area: Operational Support Salary: £32,260 to £36,251 per annum, pro rata (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £41,689 per annum, pro rata).