Head of Wellbeing

Role Summary

The Head of Wellbeing is an exciting role within SHM Foundation. The successful candidate will work with the leadership team, internal teams, funders and partners. This role has three main areas of focus

• Internally – work with our people and teams to design and implement wellbeing processes internally. Support our senior leadership in defining what the Foundation mean by wellbeing
• Externally – work with our funders and partners to support all aspects of wellbeing on projects
• Intellectually – keeping abreast of current academic research in the wellbeing space

This is a unique and fulfilling opportunity to shape the direction of our charity, collaborating closely with our passionate staff, volunteers and Board of Trustees.

Core Responsibilities

• Create academic papers, blog posts and reports on all aspects of Wellbeing
• Work directly on projects as a Wellbeing expert to support delivery of Wellbeing initiatives
• Design and implement internal processes and strategies to support the Wellbeing of SHM Foundation people
• Work with our partners to manage the Wellbeing aspects of projects. Including budget handling, reporting, project management, strategy etc. 
• Work with SHM Foundation leadership to define and evolve what we consider Wellbeing and what elements to include
• Additional Activities(as needed)
• Collaborate with HR, Operations and Leadership to create a holistic Wellbeing approach

Relevant Skills

• Professional or Academic background in Mental Health
• Comfortable and resilient when working with sensitive subject matters
• High levels of confidentiality
• Successful experience working remotely/ within a global team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Positive attitude to problem solving
• The ability to analyse and interpret academic data
• Report writing
• A passion for being part of a team driving for positive social change globally

Qualifications & Experience

Required: Bachelor’s degree and excellent academic record; fluency in English
Preferred: at least 3 years’ experience in working in Mental Health or Wellbeing in a professional/ academic setting
Preferred: Some experience working with grassroots initiatives and local teams
Desirable, but not required: Recent experience in a similar role or field and working internationally