At a Glance
- Tasks: Enhance colleague wellbeing and support responsible business initiatives across the firm.
- Company: Freeths, a forward-thinking legal firm prioritising wellbeing and sustainability.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, professional development, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Great opportunity for early-career professionals to grow in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while building your career in wellbeing and social impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in wellbeing or HR, strong communication skills, and a passion for social impact.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Wellbeing is a core component of Freeths’ IMPACT framework, recognising that supporting the health, resilience and inclusion of our people is fundamental to delivering sustainable, high-quality legal services. Through a combination of proactive and preventative initiatives, we foster an environment where colleagues can perform at their best while feeling supported and respected. This approach aligns with our One Firm. One Future 2030 strategy, placing people, culture and sustainability at the heart of our growth.
The Wellbeing & Responsible Business Officer plays a key role in delivering Freeths’ wellbeing strategy while supporting broader Responsible Business priorities. This role is primarily focused on enhancing colleague wellbeing across the firm by coordinating national initiatives, driving engagement and supporting effective delivery of wellbeing programmes. In addition, the role contributes to wider Responsible Business activity, including community engagement, sustainability and social impact. This position is an excellent development opportunity for an early-career professional looking to build experience in wellbeing, ESG and Responsible Business, while contributing to the firm’s strategic ambitions.
Key responsibilities
- Wellbeing (c.80%)
- Support the delivery of the firm’s national wellbeing strategy, programmes and campaigns
- Coordinate wellbeing initiatives, awareness activities and internal communications
- Act as a first point of contact for wellbeing queries, providing guidance and signposting where appropriate
- Coordinate the Mental Health First Aider (MHFA) network, including engagement, training records and visibility
- Build strong relationships with colleague networks, wellbeing champions and stakeholders to drive engagement
- Assist in the development of wellbeing guidance, toolkits and educational resources
- Maintain and enhance wellbeing content on SharePoint and internal platforms
- Collect, analyse and report on wellbeing data, feedback and participation metrics
- Support the management of external wellbeing providers and partnerships
- Contribute to benchmarking, submissions and external accreditation activity
- Provide project coordination across wellbeing initiatives
- Responsible Business (c.20%)
- Support delivery of wider Responsible Business programmes, including sustainability, pro bono and volunteering
- Assist in coordinating external partnerships and community engagement initiatives
- Support data collection, impact measurement, reporting and benchmarking
- Contribute to internal communications and colleague engagement activity
- Provide project and administrative support across Responsible Business priorities
Your skills and qualifications
- Experience in wellbeing, HR, EDI or a related field
- A strong interest in and passion for Responsible Business and social impact
- Excellent organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
- Data literate, with the ability to interpret insights and support reporting
- High attention to detail and strong delivery focus
Wellbeing & Responsible Business Officer employer: Freeths LLP
Freeths is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and professional growth of its employees across its various offices, including Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Manchester, and Milton Keynes. With a strong commitment to fostering a supportive work culture through its IMPACT framework, Freeths offers meaningful opportunities for early-career professionals to engage in wellbeing and responsible business initiatives, ensuring a fulfilling and impactful career path. Employees benefit from a collaborative environment that values health, resilience, and inclusion, making it an ideal place for those seeking to make a difference while advancing their careers.
