RAF Association – Wellbeing Services Officer (part time)

£28785 – £30300 pro rata 22.5 hours per week

Fixed Term for 2 years

Based at our HQ in Leicester LE3 1UT with hybrid working

Benefits include:

  • Up to 42 days annual leave, life insurance and sick pay
  • Enrolment in health cash back plan to cover every day healthcare needs
  • 5% employer pension contribution under salary sacrifice
  • Free eye tests and a contribution towards glasses
  • Cycle to work scheme / close to park and ride at Leicester Forest East
  • Subsidised short breaks at selected RAFA Accommodation

The RAF Association has a clear objective: to help sustain a resilient and empowered RAF community, including serving personnel, RAF veterans and their families. Through our sector leading services, we offer friendship to the isolated and lonely, sheltered housing for those who want to remain proudly independent and childcare to serving personnel on RAF stations. With thousands of members across the UK and further afield, plus hundreds of dedicated employees and volunteers, we have the network and experience needed for a personal one-to-one approach. We work together to make sure no one is ever left behind.  

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Wellbeing Team! This role will primarily promote and monitor the RAFA Women’s Wellbeing Network (WWN) which is a new service that has been created to support the health and wellbeing within the growing number of female personnel within the RAF. Engaging with multiple stakeholders and partners, the role is key to reducing barriers to engagement through outreach, advice, information, and clear signposting across the Association’s wider programme of wellbeing support. Responsibilities include;

  • Lead on the delivery and promotion of the RAFA Women’s Wellbeing Network (WWN).
  • Monitor and moderate the WWN social media forums to include WhatsApp / Teams group of service users.
  • Identify opportunities to collaborate with service users, internal and external partners and key stakeholders to further promote and deliver the RAFA WWN.
  • Develop, maintain, and moderate an engaging programme of digital content including health and well-being related webinars, topical updates, and forums.
  • Co-ordinate delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement of in-person and online courses, group sessions and training.
  • Manage databases and booking portals that support efficient delivery, recording and reporting of courses, webinars, and featured content.

We highly recommend you read the full role profile which is available to download on our website www.rafa.org.uk

About you

Experience of project management is highly desirable although not essential although we need you to be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines. You’ll need to have an understanding of wellbeing products and services (training will be provided) along with the creative ability to confidently translate and adapt complex written information into digestible content and to give interesting and informative presentations to a range of audiences.  Working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders, you will also be involved in supporting the development and introduction of new systems and processes. Overall, if you’re a great team player, but able to work independently using your own initiative then this could be a great opportunity to progress your career within a growing and supportive team.

To apply, please send your cover letter and CV to jobs@rafa.org.uk  showing us how your skills and experience match the role criteria.

Closing Date    8am Wednesday 19 February

Interviews        25 February

The RAF Association is a Disability Confident employer. Please do let us know if you require any assistance with the application process.

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