Senior Wellbeing Manager at BBC

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Lead the strategic development and delivery of evidence-based mental health and wellbeing initiatives across the BBC.
• Provide expert clinical advice and psychological support to teams exposed to wellbeing risks, especially in journalism and newsgathering.
• Collaborate with HR, Safety, and Editorial teams to identify and mitigate psychological risks in the workplace.
• Design and implement proactive interventions that promote psychologically healthy working environments.
• Support critical incident responses and trauma-informed care following major news events.
• Champion a culture of openness, inclusion, and psychological wellbeing across all levels of the organisation.
• Use data and research to evaluate impact and continuously improve wellbeing programmes.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record of applying psychological principles in complex, high-pressure environments.
• Deep understanding of the psychological risks associated with journalism, trauma exposure, and/or frontline reporting.
• Strategic thinker with experience in designing and delivering organisational wellbeing programmes.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Experience working within media or similarly dynamic industries.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care practices in global or cross-cultural contexts.
• Familiarity with data-driven approaches to wellbeing programme evaluation.
• Passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion in workplace wellbeing.

Job Closing Date: 01 OCTOBER 2025