Job Description

Engagement and Wellbeing Advisor

Fixed Term Contract (for externals candidates)/ Secondment (for internals candidates) until 30th September 2026

Grade C - £35,412 - £41,771

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Are you driven by people, purpose, and positive change? Do you want to lead meaningful work that helps colleagues feel connected, supported, and engaged especially as the Council moves through major transformation?

Why this role matters

We are looking for a confident, passionate and strategic Engagement & Wellbeing Advisor to join our team in HR, Organisational Development (OD) and Transformation directorate. The Engagement & Wellbeing Team leads on employee engagement, HR & OD internal communications, and employee health and wellbeing. This is a critical time for the Council, as we shape the council together with our colleagues. The team is central to this work ensuring colleagues are heard, supported and informed as we continue our improvement journey.

As our Engagement & Wellbeing Advisor, you’ll lead the operational change in delivering innovative engagement strategies and internal communications that truly connect with our people. From staff surveys and frontline events to internal communications and champion networks — you’ll be at the heart of shaping a thriving, inclusive culture.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the operational delivery of employee engagement, e.g. survey’s, roadshows etc. and internal communications campaigns for HR & OD.
• Design and deliver impactful HR and Organisational Development campaigns, toolkits and collateral to support line managers and teams, and events to communicate and engage with colleagues.
• Analyse data and feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and upskill teams on employee engagement and internal communications.
• Live our guiding principles: we are helpful, we are open-minded, we deliver positive outcomes.

What you’ll bring:

• A creative can-do mindset, with experience covering some of the following: employee engagement, internal communications campaigns, event management.
• Experience of using Microsoft software and other creative software.
• Have a growth mindset to develop and upskill yourself and others
• A can-do attitude and a genuine interest in improving our colleague’s experiences at work.

Why join us?

• The role is hybrid, with some travel to Birmingham.
• It’s a full-time role, 36.5 hours, fixed term contract until 30th September 2026, with possibility of an extension.
• You’ll make a direct impact on organisational culture and colleague engagement.
• You’ll work with a supportive, collaborative team committed to meaningful change.
• You’ll influence initiatives that reach colleagues across the whole organisation.
• You’ll be part of a high‑profile improvement programmes with real opportunity to shape outcomes.

If you’re ready to drive change that is felt across every corner of our organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

and Person Specification

We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).