Canada Life UK looks after the retirement, investment and protection needs of individuals, families and companies. We help to build better futures for our customers, our intermediaries and our employees by operating as a modern, agile and welcoming organisation.
Part of our parent company Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life UK has operated in the United Kingdom since 1903. We have hundreds of respected and supported employees committed to doing the right thing for our customers and colleagues.
Job Summary:
This role is crucial for the organisation in the development and delivery of a new 3-year Wellbeing strategy to establish and maintain clear measurement frameworks for the assessment of health risks and key interventions. Review and update wellbeing policies to ensure fit for purpose whilst incorporating evidence-based good practice. Shape and lead the annual wellbeing programme including targeted activity to support business need. Develop strong working relationships with internal stakeholders to deliver proactive subject matter expertise and support. Role Responsibilities:
Lead the design, development and implementation of a new 3-year strategy, ensuring alignment with our Company objectives and story. Explore emerging wellbeing topics to inform and shape the strategy with a focus on early intervention and promoting a culture of openness. Establish strong working relationships with peers across Europe and Canada to discuss alignment (where applicable), best practice and areas for collaboration. Lead and facilitate targeted and impactful wellbeing initiatives and broader campaigns, including wellbeing programme calendar of events and development of colleague ‘Life Stories’. Collaborate with communications and marketing teams to sequence key initiatives and campaigns. Lead on behavioural insights across business functions and hybrid working innovation projects to help promote the importance of early intervention for mental and physical wellbeing. Identify and support wellbeing award entry submissions. Management of 3rd party providers. Act as the Wellbeing SME and key point of contact for People Relation Partners on wellbeing and absence related matters to ensure People leaders are supported and equipped with sufficient knowledge on how to navigate difficult conversations and group dynamics. SME attendance at the Mental Health First Aid meetings to help drive the agenda for change and strategic mental health campaigns/events. Use people data to identify health and wellbeing trends and priorities. Work with DEI to identify best practice on how to drive inclusivity to improve wellbeing. Own the workplace wellbeing and mental health policies to ensure fit for purpose. Key representative at benefits roadshows/events to support engagement and education. Experience Required for Position:
Proven experience leading wellbeing initiatives or large-scale programmes. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels. Experience of producing high quality, evidence-based reports and briefings to deliver change in policy and practice. Demonstrable experience of project leadership, planning and collaboration with key stakeholders. Knowledge of relevant legal and statutory requirements. Benefits of working at Canada Life:
We believe in recognising and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that’s regularly reviewed. As a Canada Life UK colleague, you’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including a generous pension and bonus scheme, along with income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance. We have a fantastic number of other benefits and support services as well as regular personal and professional development. How we work at Canada Life:
Our culture is unique and incredibly important to us. We care about doing the right thing for our people, customers and community and helping others to build better futures. Our blueprint behaviours shape and influence how we work, and are central to the relationships we have with others. Every day we are encouraged to be more curious, own the outcome, face into things together and find a way forward. We want colleagues to have rewarding careers with us so we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. That’s why we offer a range of training, flexible working and opportunities to grow and develop. Diversity and Inclusion:
Building an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we’re making in DEI, and we continue for it to be a significant focus. “At Canada Life we believe in the power of great people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives coming together to build better futures. Emerging talent is crucial to our growth and creating an environment that continues to inspire us all.” Nick Harding, Chief People Officer, Canada Life UK We appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. We’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for you.
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This role is crucial for the organisation in the development and delivery of a new 3-year Wellbeing strategy to establish and maintain clear measurement frameworks for the assessment of health risks and key interventions. Review and update wellbeing policies to ensure fit for purpose whilst incorporating evidence-based good practice. Shape and lead the annual wellbeing programme including targeted activity to support business need. Develop strong working relationships with internal stakeholders to deliver proactive subject matter expertise and support. Role Responsibilities:
Lead the design, development and implementation of a new 3-year strategy, ensuring alignment with our Company objectives and story. Explore emerging wellbeing topics to inform and shape the strategy with a focus on early intervention and promoting a culture of openness. Establish strong working relationships with peers across Europe and Canada to discuss alignment (where applicable), best practice and areas for collaboration. Lead and facilitate targeted and impactful wellbeing initiatives and broader campaigns, including wellbeing programme calendar of events and development of colleague ‘Life Stories’. Collaborate with communications and marketing teams to sequence key initiatives and campaigns. Lead on behavioural insights across business functions and hybrid working innovation projects to help promote the importance of early intervention for mental and physical wellbeing. Identify and support wellbeing award entry submissions. Management of 3rd party providers. Act as the Wellbeing SME and key point of contact for People Relation Partners on wellbeing and absence related matters to ensure People leaders are supported and equipped with sufficient knowledge on how to navigate difficult conversations and group dynamics. SME attendance at the Mental Health First Aid meetings to help drive the agenda for change and strategic mental health campaigns/events. Use people data to identify health and wellbeing trends and priorities. Work with DEI to identify best practice on how to drive inclusivity to improve wellbeing. Own the workplace wellbeing and mental health policies to ensure fit for purpose. Key representative at benefits roadshows/events to support engagement and education. Experience Required for Position:
Proven experience leading wellbeing initiatives or large-scale programmes. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels. Experience of producing high quality, evidence-based reports and briefings to deliver change in policy and practice. Demonstrable experience of project leadership, planning and collaboration with key stakeholders. Knowledge of relevant legal and statutory requirements. Benefits of working at Canada Life:
We believe in recognising and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that’s regularly reviewed. As a Canada Life UK colleague, you’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including a generous pension and bonus scheme, along with income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance. We have a fantastic number of other benefits and support services as well as regular personal and professional development. How we work at Canada Life:
Our culture is unique and incredibly important to us. We care about doing the right thing for our people, customers and community and helping others to build better futures. Our blueprint behaviours shape and influence how we work, and are central to the relationships we have with others. Every day we are encouraged to be more curious, own the outcome, face into things together and find a way forward. We want colleagues to have rewarding careers with us so we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. That’s why we offer a range of training, flexible working and opportunities to grow and develop. Diversity and Inclusion:
Building an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we’re making in DEI, and we continue for it to be a significant focus. “At Canada Life we believe in the power of great people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives coming together to build better futures. Emerging talent is crucial to our growth and creating an environment that continues to inspire us all.” Nick Harding, Chief People Officer, Canada Life UK We appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. We’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for you.
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