Salary:
Band 8, £36,066 - £41,028 (Please note it is Northumbria Police policy to appoint at the beginning of the band)
Location: Agile, Forth Banks Police Station Newcastle and homeworking
Hours: Full time 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Working for #TeamNP
Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job – and that’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.
As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we’ll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.
As one of the top 50 UK inclusive employers and a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard and valued.
Whether you’re a member of staff or a volunteer, you can also expect first‑rate support to manage your health and wellbeing. With year‑round events and access to leadership development opportunities and learning pathways that support your personal and professional growth, our initiatives enable you to be at your best.
Above all else, here at Team NP, we can offer you a career that is so much more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something that really matters.
Learn about our full benefits package
The role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our People Department as a Wellbeing Advisor, playing a pivotal role in delivering Northumbria Police’s strategic approach to wellbeing, inclusion, and colleague experience.
This is a highly influential role focused on shaping organisational culture and embedding best practice across the Force. You will lead on the design, delivery and evaluation of evidence‑based wellbeing initiatives, ensuring alignment with national guidance, organisational priorities and legislative requirements.
The role does not provide one‑to‑one wellbeing support. Instead, it focuses on proactive, preventative activity, workforce insight, peer support models, colleague networks and organisational learning. You will work closely with senior leaders, support associations and key internal and external stakeholders to improve workforce experience and resilience.
You will also deputise for senior wellbeing leaders where required, contributing to the wider strategic leadership of wellbeing activity.
What you’ll do
- Lead the development, delivery and evaluation of force‑wide wellbeing initiatives, including peer support models, health promotion activity and wellbeing campaigns, ensuring alignment with national best practice and guidance.
- Work collaboratively with staff associations, support networks, peer supporters and national partners to enhance the organisation’s wellbeing offer.
- Act as a subject matter expert, advising senior leaders and stakeholders on wellbeing priorities and proactive, preventative approaches.
- Provide effective line management to the wellbeing co-ordinator, through strong leadership, support and development.
- Deputise for the Wellbeing Manager where required, supporting the leadership and continuity of service delivery.
- Horizon scan, analyse and interpret data and insight, producing clear written reports and evidence based recommendations to inform decision making and continuous improvement.
Sound interesting? For further information, and to support your application, please view the job description
What you’ll bring
- Significant experience and subject matter expertise, including designing and delivering organisation wide initiatives and campaigns.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, horizon scan and present evidence based recommendations to a range of audiences.
- Experience working within governance frameworks, producing reports and demonstrating outcomes.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.
- Experience of managing projects, programmes of work and, ideally, leading or developing others.
- Highly effective communication skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence, challenge constructively and engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
We know it's important for you to feel that you're not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.
Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact Anna Bolam by email at anna.bolam@northumbria.police.uk
What we offer
- 26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
- NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme
- Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
- Flexi time - allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs
- Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
- Agile working – option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across the force
- Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
- Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts
- Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
- Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
- We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support.
- Access to gyms in some stations
- Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
- Cycle to work scheme
- Opportunity to volunteer in local community
We are committed to building a dynamic, agile workplace where meaningful connection are key. For roles designated as agile or home-based, employees will work from a Force site at least once a week, with two days recommended. Hiring managers will be happy to discuss how this works in practice at interview stage. This approach helps build strong relationships, supports wellbeing, and fosters collaboration across teams.
Just so you know
Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of a {Role Title} with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.
The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face to face interview. Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.
We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, working together to improve the lives of disabled employees. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. In cases of very high application volumes, we may prioritise those who most closely meet the criteria, applying the same fair approach for all candidates.
If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us via careers@northumbria.police.uk for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly.
Use of AI in Applications: At Northumbria Police, we embrace innovative technologies to enhance our recruitment process. We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While AI can be a valuable resource, we encourage applicants to ensure their submissions accurately reflect their personal qualifications, experiences, and skills. Our selection process includes thorough evaluations to verify the authenticity and suitability of all applications. We value genuine and thoughtful responses that showcase your unique strengths and perspectives.
If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Recruitment Vetting (RV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.
Terms of appointment
This is a permanent role subject to a six-month probationary period.
If you are successful in your application, you will have a six-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
