Head of Wellbeing (3-year Fixed term contract)

Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, is advertising a full-time position within the Tutorial Department for a Head of Wellbeing based at the College.

The Head of Wellbeing will lead the development and delivery of a whole-of-College approach to wellbeing, encompassing students, staff, and Fellows. This role is pivotal in creating and sustaining a supportive, inclusive, and healthy environment where all members of the College community can thrive personally and professionally. The postholder works collaboratively with senior leadership, Tutors, College Nurse and EDI Team, HR, academic staff, and external partners to embed wellbeing into College culture and practice.

The Head of Wellbeing will oversee and coordinate wellbeing support services, ensuring accessible, timely, and confidential support for individuals across the College including line management of the College Nurse and the Pelican Officer. They will also serve as a key liaison between the College and the University’s central wellbeing services, occupational health, and external support providers.

Applicants for this post must have a relevant professional qualification (e.g. in mental health, counselling, HR, occupational health, social work, or psychology) and professional experience in wellbeing, mental health, HR, student services, occupational health, or related field. They must also have a strong understanding of mental health issues and wellbeing frameworks as they apply to both students and employees. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional wellbeing initiatives in a complex organisation is essential, along with excellent interpersonal skills communicating sensitively and effectively across diverse groups.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits and conditions of employment, including a pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, car parking and use of College facilities.

Job Description/Person Specification

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How to apply

Please:

Complete our Application Form  and Equal Opportunities Form.

Enclose your current Curriculum Vitae and a Covering Letter.

Send your completed application by email to the HR Department: recruitment@corpus.cam.ac.uk

Enquiries

Further enquiries about your application may be made by email to the HR Department: recruitment@corpus.cam.ac.uk

For an informal conversation about the role you may contact the Senior Tutor, Dr Marina Frasca-Spada, at mfs10@cam.ac.uk to organise a telephone conversation.

Closing Date: Tuesday 1^st July 2025 at 11:59pm GMT

No initial acknowledgement of the receipt of applications will be made but all applicants can expect to hear from the College in the week commencing 7^th July 2025.

Please note that the closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

Interviews

We anticipate interviews will take place week commencing 21^st July 2025 at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.

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