Associate Director of Health and Colleague Wellbeing


Company:	Keele University
Salary:	from £71,566 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 5BG
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	29 Oct 2026

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Summary

Full Time - Agile working (blend of home and office based)

People and Organisational Development plays a central role in shaping an inclusive, healthy and high performing culture at Keele. The Directorate leads the University’s people plan, ensuring colleagues have the environment, support and capability to deliver excellence in education, research and professional services. We provide leadership across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, development, engagement, wellbeing, organisational design and employee relations.

Through evidence based practice, progressive people policies and strong partnership working, People and Organisational Development strengthens organisational capability and fosters a sense of belonging. We champion colleague wellbeing, support effective governance and ensure compliance with people related legislation and standards. Our work enables Keele to be a place where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

The Opportunity

This new senior role will lead Keele’s approach to colleague health and workplace wellbeing, providing strategic direction and visible drive across this critical area of University activity. The postholder will maximise and enhance the services that support colleague wellbeing, ensure a healthy working environment, and oversee the resources and systems needed to meet statutory health obligations for employees and our responsibilities for students on professional programmes, particularly in medicine and allied health.

Working collaboratively with Health and Safety, Student Wellbeing, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, other areas of People and Organisational Development and Trade Unions, the role will build strong partnerships that enable effective delivery. As a member of the People and Organisational Development senior leadership team, the Associate Director will contribute to shaping a positive, inclusive and high performing culture. The successful candidate will be self motivated, credible and experienced in developing and delivering health and wellbeing plans with diverse stakeholders.

A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field and a relevant Postgraduate/ Professional qualification, or equivalent significant senior experience. You will be able to demonstrate a significant level of leadership experience in a complex organisational with diverse stakeholders.

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