Wellbeing Lead

Applications for part-time hours also considered, minimum 30 hours per week We're looking for an experienced and passionate Wellbeing Lead to help shape the future of employee wellbeing at East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. This is an exciting opportunity to review our current wellbeing provision and develop a modern, sustainable approach that reflects the needs of our workforce., As the Service's wellbeing specialist, you will lead a comprehensive review of existing wellbeing support, identify gaps and opportunities, and develop new initiatives with a strong focus on:

• Mental health and psychological wellbeing
• Early intervention and preventative support
• Trauma-informed and inclusive practices
• Building trust and visibility across Stations, Watches and enabling staff teams
• Improving attendance and employee wellbeing outcomes
• Strengthen the prevention and management of stress
• Supporting both operational and support staff
• Delivering engaging wellbeing education and awareness sessions
You will work closely with leaders, managers and employees across the Service to create a positive and psychologically safe working environment, while ensuring our wellbeing offer is evidence-based and aligned to organisational needs. This is not a role centred on standalone wellbeing activities. You will examine the organisational conditions affecting workforce wellbeing, strengthen the Service's approach to psychosocial risk and help leaders translate evidence into practical, measurable change. About you You will have experience in a wellbeing, mental health, HR or organisational development role, along with the ability to influence change and engage stakeholders at all levels. Experience of developing wellbeing initiatives, analysing data and supporting workplace mental health is essential. Why join us? This is a unique opportunity to build and shape a wellbeing programme making a lasting difference to the health, resilience and wellbeing of our people. If you're passionate about mental health, early intervention and creating positive organisational change, we'd love to hear from you. Please also send in a CV to Recruitment@esfrs.org to support your application. Interviews will be held on Thursday 3rd September 2026. OUR PURPOSE, OUR VALUES AND OUR PRIORITIES Our Service Purpose is: Reducing Risk, Saving Lives - Together. We do this through our Service Priorities: 1. Delivering our community offer 2. Delivering our enabling offer 3. Achieving financial sustainability 4. Sustaining a high performing workforce 5. Improving service performance Our Service Values support our purpose and priorities by making sure the way we operate is guided by strong principles: We willingly accept ACCOUNTABILITY, taking responsibility for our actions and decisions. We have PRIDE in the service we provide, striving to meet the needs of our communities. We demonstrate PERSEVERANCE in the face of challenges, staying committed and resilient in everything we do. We RESPECT our colleagues and members of the community. We embrace ADAPTABILITY, responding positively to change and continuously seek to improve the way we work. We show INTEGRITY in our work, being open and honest. We act with SELFLESSNESS, recognising we are here to protect and support our communities. We foster a positive and inclusive culture where teamwork, mutual respect and a shared commitment to service are at the heart of everything we do. We show EMPATHY to the community and our colleagues, treating everyone with kindness, compassion and understanding. Diversity and Inclusion We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve. East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service, (ESFRS), are committed to equality of opportunity for all job applicants and aims to select suitably qualified people based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge, qualifications and training. For more information please read our . Safeguarding East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and suppliers to share this commitment. ESFRS is a member of the Brighton & Hove and East Sussex Safeguarding Children's Partnership and Safeguarding Adults Boards. You can read our safeguarding statement DBS and Non-Police Personnel Vetting All roles at East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service will be subject to either DBS checks (minimum standard level) or a Police vetting process (the latter for roles based at Joint Headquarters in Lewes). The check will take place for the preferred candidate at the end of the selection process, before a final offer of employment can be made. For more information about DBS and Vetting, please read our Recruitment of Ex-Offenders ESFRS are an Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will consider ex-offenders for employment on their merits, (subject to the necessary DBS & Non-Police Personnel Vetting clearances required for the role). For more information please read our Notes Please note that recruitment processes may be withdrawn or varied at short notice due to the Services' Organisational Change policy.