Wellbeing Manager; Maternity Cover

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Full‑Time, Fixed‑Term Maternity Cover Contract until 31 August 2027, On‑site across FRA Academy:
Electra House – London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE
and LCBT Academy: 3‑5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX
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EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry‑led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence.

We are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and highly motivated Wellbeing Manager to lead and deliver a proactive, solution‑focused wellbeing and personal development service across the EFI Group. This role places safeguarding at the heart of all practice and plays a key part in ensuring that every student is supported to achieve their full potential.

Working collaboratively with staff and students, you will champion a whole‑institution approach to wellbeing, ensuring early identification of need, timely intervention, and effective support strategies that promote student safety, wellbeing, and achievement. You will also help embed a culture of care, inclusion, and preventative support across all curriculum areas.

The role focuses on delivering targeted, tailored interventions, particularly at key stress points in the academic year, ensuring equality of opportunity and improved outcomes for all learners.

• Degree‑level education (or equivalent) with specialist training in safeguarding, mental health, counselling, youth work, education, or wellbeing, plus evidence of ongoing CPD and Level 2 qualifications or equivalent in English and Mathematics (GCSE grade C/4 or above).
• Proven experience in safeguarding and student support within an educational setting, including managing complex cases, referrals, and working with young people aged 16+.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding (including KCSIE), mental health, pastoral care, SEND, and equality and diversity within education settings.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to manage caseloads, assess risk, use Office 365, and work effectively with students, staff, and external agencies.
• Compassionate, resilient, and student‑focused, with a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and supporting young people to thrive.

If you feel your skills and experience would fit well within our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply or get in touch with our Recruitment Team to discuss further.

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits.

• Funded Professional
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Support for personal and professional development, including a personal growth allowance of £400 annually, paid for professional qualifications, Linked In Learning access and annual CPD.
• Generous and Flexible Leave Options: A range of enhanced leave options, including birthday and celebration leave.
• Market‑Leading Family‑Friendly Pay:
  Including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Monthly Wellbeing Allowance:
  Including a customisable monthly wellbeing allowance of £50, and funded counselling/CBT through Education Support Employee Assistant Programme.
• Pension:
  We offer a 5% employer pension contribution, supporting you in planning for your future.

To explore the full range of our benefits, please .

From £35,550 to £42,750 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience.

Ideally the start date will be from mid‑July.

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8am on Tuesday, 9th June 2026.

Week commencing 15th June 2026 in‑person at FRA Academy:
Electra House, Moorgate, EC2M 6SE
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For more information about the EFI Group, visit our EFI, FRA, LCBT, EFI Awards, EFI Training websites and refer to the job description.

Please contact [email protected] for further information.

The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.