Job summary
We are pleased to offer an exciting internal opportunity for an individual who is passionate about staff wellbeing, engagement and creating a positive workplace culture across Cumbria Health.
The Engagement and Wellbeing Committee Chair will lead, coordinate and facilitate the Engagement and Wellbeing Committee and Champion Network across Cumbria Health.
The postholder will provide visible leadership for staff engagement, wellbeing, inclusion, psychological safety and speaking-up initiatives, ensuring the committee maintains momentum, achieves its objectives and supports organisational priorities. The Chair will work closely with the Engagement and Wellbeing Ambassador and Guardian to embed a positive workplace culture and improve staff experience across all sites.
This is a part time role, 2 hours per week.
Closing date: 19 October 2026
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Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to lead and coordinate our Engagement and Wellbeing Champion network. Working closely with the Wellbeing Ambassador and Guardian, you will support the delivery of staff wellbeing, engagement and inclusion initiatives across CHL. The role involves coordinating Champion activities, facilitating communication and engagement opportunities, supporting recruitment and development of Champions, and promoting a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues feel valued, supported and heard. You will also provide governance and administrative support to ensure the network operates effectively and contributes to organisational wellbeing priorities.
All staff are expected to work to Cumbria Health Values:
- Clinically focused - Everything every one of us does is for the patient
- Responsive - We listen, and we respond quickly in a patient focussed way
- One Team - We work together to provide a high-quality service which is organised and consistent, and in partnership with both the local Acute and Community Trusts
- High Standards - We provide skilled professionals working to the highest standards who are passionate about improving patient care
- Growth & Sustainability - With our strong roots we will continue to thrive and grow
- Communities - Connecting and engaging to meet local needs
About us
Cumbria Health places the patient, their family and their community at the heart of everything we do. We are an award-winning organisation, the first out-of-hours organisation in the country to be rated as outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We provide primary health care services, both in and out of hours, across Cumbria. We are values-driven and place great emphasis on inclusivity and the wellbeing and development of our staff, while striving to provide a consistently high-quality service. Our service is designed to improve health and wellbeing.
Working for CH can offer flexible opportunities in terms of location, hours and working patterns so you can enjoy a great work life balance. In order to provide the best patient care we understand the importance of ensuring staff satisfaction and are consistently trying to ensure we offer our staff a positive working environment whether that be though training or social events.
Listen to your heart. Have the work life balance you'd love.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities, which follows, represents the broad range of tasks which may be required to be undertaken either routinely or periodically. This list is not exhaustive, and the role may include additional duties which are not listed here.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership and Governance
Chair and facilitate Engagement and Wellbeing Committee meetings.
Lead and coordinate the network of Engagement and Wellbeing Champions.
Maintain the purpose, objectives and effectiveness of the committee.
Promote a democratic, inclusive and collaborative approach to committee business.
Escalate contested decisions or significant concerns to the Ambassador and/or Guardian as appropriate.
Support the delivery of organisational wellbeing, engagement and inclusion priorities.
Recruitment and Selection
Coordinate recruitment and selection processes for Engagement and Wellbeing Champions.
Ensure recruitment is transparent, fair and aligned with organisational values.
Support induction processes for newly appointed champions.
Work alongside the Guardian during site-based engagement and recruitment activities.
Champion Support and Development
Support Champions in carrying out their responsibilities effectively.
Ensure Champions receive appropriate training and development opportunities.
Encourage peer support, engagement and knowledge sharing across the Champion network.
Promote consistency of practice across sites and services.
Work with the Guardian to identify development needs and learning opportunities.
Administration and Compliance
Maintain oversight of Champion activity and participation.
Coordinate administrative arrangements relating to Champion payments and attendance.
Support arrangements relating to leave entitlements and role administration.
Monitor compliance with agreed governance processes and role requirements.
Maintain appropriate records and reports as required.
Communication and Engagement
Act as a visible advocate for staff wellbeing, engagement and psychological safety.
Promote awareness of the Champion network throughout CHL.
Facilitate communication between Champions, the Guardian and Ambassador.
Support organisational engagement events, roadshows and staff initiatives.
Collect and share learning, themes and improvement opportunities identified through the Champion network.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Promote an inclusive culture where all staff feel valued, respected and heard.
Support initiatives that improve equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Ensure committee activities are accessible and representative of the wider workforce.
General Responsibilities
Act as a role model for CHL values and behaviours.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Undertake relevant training required for the role.
Participate in supervision and development opportunities.
Support organisational wellbeing and engagement objectives
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of wellbeing, psychological safety and staff engagement principles.
- Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion principles.
- Understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Awareness of organisational governance and escalation processes.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS workforce wellbeing initiatives.
- Knowledge of staff engagement methodologies and quality improvement approaches.
- Understanding of speaking-up and psychological safety frameworks.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Approachable, trustworthy and respected by colleagues.
- Demonstrates integrity and professionalism.
- Passionate about improving staff experience and wellbeing.
- Fair, impartial and inclusive in decision-making.
- Resilient and able to maintain confidentiality.
- Committed to CHL values and continuous improvement.
Desirable
- Expertise in leading to motivate and manage staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Willingness to undertake role-specific training on engagement, wellbeing and management.
- Relevant informal training on wellbeing, engagement or workplace culture.
Desirable
- Mental Health First Aid qualification.
- Freedom to Speak Up Champion training.
- Wellbeing, coaching, facilitation or leadership training.
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion training.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, motivate and build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Effective team-working and facilitation skills, including supporting colleagues, leading meetings and facilitating group discussions and activities.
- Good organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to plan and coordinate meetings, projects and events while managing priorities independently.
- Ability to influence positively without formal authority, handle sensitive information appropriately and contribute to workforce initiatives and organisational objectives.
Desirable
- Expertise as a Champion, Staff Representative or Committee Member.
- Expertise in workforce wellbeing, engagement or culture initiatives.
- Expertise in chairing meetings or leading groups.
- Expertise in working across multiple teams or sites
Other requirements
Essential
- Employed by Cumbria Health.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria Health
Address
Cumbria Health
4 Wavell Drive, Rosehill Industrial Estate
Carlisle
CA1 2SE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://cumbriahealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Engagement and Wellbeing Committee Chair in Carlisle employer: Cumbria Health
Cumbria Health is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. Employees benefit from comprehensive training opportunities and a commitment to enhancing healthcare service delivery in the region, making it a rewarding place to contribute to meaningful change in the community.
