Culture & Wellbeing Advisor
đź“Ť London, UK
đź•’ Permanent
What we are looking for:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Culture and Wellbeing Advisor to join our HR team. This role is integral to delivering our People and Culture strategy, with a strong focus on the hands-on delivery of engaging culture and wellbeing initiatives, including planning and executing a dynamic programme of events and campaigns at both global and local levels. We are particularly interested in candidates who enjoy bringing ideas to life through events, campaigns and community activity. The ideal candidate will bring a genuine passion for culture and wellbeing, alongside proven experience delivering impactful initiatives in these areas.
What you'll be doing:
- Play a key role in shaping and delivering firmwide culture and wellbeing initiatives, continuously evolving them to maximise impact and relevance.
- Design and deliver a varied calendar of wellbeing events and campaigns that support colleagues’ mental, physical and financial health throughout the year.
- Generate and champion fresh, creative ideas to enhance culture and wellbeing, bringing new energy and innovation to existing programmes.
- Build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the firm.
- Support the delivery of engagement surveys, pulse checks and other feedback channels, ensuring insights are translated into meaningful actions with clear ownership and visibility.
- Drive and support community-building initiatives, including overseeing the Office Community Representative (OCR) network to foster connection across the firm.
- Work closely with the firm’s Mental Health Allies to promote awareness and uptake of internal support services.
- Contribute to the Culture Taskforce, sharing ideas and supporting cross-functional projects that strengthen our culture.
Skills & qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience of supporting on culture and/or wellbeing initiatives, including organising and delivering events, campaigns and/or engagement activities.
- Ability to manage and prioritise workload independently, with strong project management skills.
- Collaborative approach with a willingness to contribute to knowledge-sharing around culture and wellbeing practices.
- Creative thinker who can see problems from different angles and suggest alternative solutions.
- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements.
- Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
- Enthusiastic and proactive, with a genuine enjoyment of organising events and creating engaging experiences for others.
Please note: We conduct thorough pre-employment screening checks as part of our recruitment process.
What we can offer you:
We offer a competitive benefits and wellbeing package for all employees.
Who we are:
Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) is a sector-focused international law firm with extensive expertise and industry insight across its core sectors of energy, infrastructure and transport. Through its network of 19 offices, the firm advises clients on complex, high-value transactions and disputes – matters requiring precise legal execution and a nuanced understanding of global market dynamics.
The firm’s success is driven by its people. It fosters a collaborative, inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can grow, share ideas and make an impact. Guided by its values –We are experts, We are united and We care – the firm delivers exceptional service through strong relationships and teamwork. The firm is committed to clear career paths, championing diversity and investing in its people so they can thrive.
Diversity and inclusion are integral to the firm’s strategy and underpin its efforts to attract and retain top talent. All employment decisions are made objectively, based on merit and ability and the firm is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment. As a Disability Confident employer, WFW welcomes adjustments for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions and participates in the Disability Confident interview scheme. If you would like to apply through this scheme or require adjustments during any stage of the process, please contact London_Recruitment@wfw.com and include “Disability Confident Scheme Application” in the subject line of your email.
