Health & Wellbeing Specialist - Bracknell, UK

Health & Wellbeing Specialist, Bracknell - Hybrid

Optum is a global organisation that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

About the Role:

As a Fortune 5 business, we're one of the world's leading healthcare companies. There are no limits here on the resources you'll have or the challenges you'll encounter.

We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals. With a continued record of growth and stability, we're on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding teams.

As a Health Promotion Specialist, you will be the face of Workplace Wellbeing to the client and their employees. Your ability to motivate and engage members in their journey toward better health is key. You will help the client build and enhance their well-being culture, deliver engaging health promotion activities, and increase employee health ownership. In addition to impacting a great team, you'll also discover career opportunities typical of an industry leader.

Working Schedule:

This is a full-time position with standard working hours of Monday to Friday. You must be able to commute to our client site in Bracknell. There may also be travel to Bulgaria once or twice a year.

Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements, and individuals living and working in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Client site in Bracknell and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

Primary Responsibilities of the Health & Wellbeing Specialist:

1. Assess population health needs using audit tools, feedback from employees and the client to develop and deploy appropriate well-being solutions and programming.
2. Coordinate, develop, and deliver a range of health interventions to educate members on well-being, including an annual calendar of health improvement activities.
3. Partner with the client, vendors, and community resources to execute a workplace well-being strategy that improves the health and resiliency of the employee population.
4. Ensure familiarity with integrated products, programs, and services to connect employees to their next best action.
5. Build, lead, and expand the client's national network of Wellness Champions to localize and expand programming across locations and departments.
6. Coordinate health and wellbeing marketing and communications to promote healthy behaviors and healthcare engagement.
7. Report on engagement, referrals, initiatives, and results to demonstrate improvements in baseline metrics.

You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that challenges you and provides clear development pathways.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., health promotion, health education, public health)
• Proven experience in health promotion, health management, HR, or related fields
• Excellent multi-tasking, time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong technical and regulatory knowledge
• Effective public speaking skills for professional communication
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Health Plan experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a health-related field
• Related Health Promotion certification
• Industry experience

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without restrictions in the country to which you are applying. Proof will be required.

All telecommuters must adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to mitigating our environmental impact, ensuring equitable care, and addressing health disparities.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to characteristics protected by law. We are a drug-free workplace.