Who are we?
Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 23,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.
People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Health & Wellness Lead is expected to plan, implement, and manage programs promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being in the workplace, involving, event coordination, track and coordinate mental first aider training, and tracking program effectiveness through data and feedback to create a healthier environment and improve overall health outcomes.
Assist in developing our wellbeing strategy to support our business and people goals.
- Program Development & Implementation: Design wellness initiatives tailored to organizational goals and employee needs.
- Coordination & Facilitation: Organize workshops, seminars, guest speakers and manage wellness events.
- Participant Engagement: Promote programs, encourage utilisation of current provision helping to support employees in achieving personal health goals.
- Collaboration: Work with HR, management, marketing & communications teams and external healthcare providers to further integrate wellness into company culture.
- Evaluation & Reporting: Track participation, measure program success using surveys and data, and report on outcomes to stakeholders.
- Education: Serve as an internal educator on topics like nutrition, exercise, stress management, and mental health.
Resource Management: Maintain records and certifications, manage budgets, and stay updated on wellness trends
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
- Experience of prior health & wellbeing delivery
- Preference would be given to applicants who have a background working in the health & wellness space.
.SKILLS/BEHAVIOURS
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Prioritisation and organisational skills.
- Self-motivated and service centred.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to positively react to change.
What do we offer in return?
A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:
Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond
Reasonable adjustments
We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.
If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.
*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.
Permanent
