Culture & Engagement Lead

Job details

Salary

£38 000 - £42 000

Hours of work

Full time

Location

Ullenwood

Location status

On site (Ullenwood) with travel to other sites as required)

Contract type

Permanent

Interview date

w/c 13/07/202

Closing date

09/07/2026

About the role

You will take a lead role in translating strategic priorities into practical, impactful initiatives that enhance employee experience, support organisational performance, and enable our people to thrive.

Why join National Star?

At National Star, you’ll be part of an organisation that is deeply committed to inclusion, wellbeing, and making a positive difference to the lives of our students and residents.

Working at National Star means being part of an organisation that genuinely invests in its people, offering a well-rounded package that supports both your professional development and personal wellbeing. We’re committed to helping you grow, with strong training and career development opportunities, including pathways into professional qualifications and apprenticeships, all within a supportive environment where staff are valued just as much as the people they support.

About the role

Reporting into the People Team function, you will:

* Lead the delivery of our culture and engagement strategy, aligned to National Star’s values and priorities

* Analyse engagement data (e.g. surveys and feedback) to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities

* Develop and implement targeted actions to improve employee experience and engagement

* Support the Wellbeing Advisor with strategic direction for a proactive and preventative wellbeing approach

* Work collaboratively with the employee recruitment team to develop organisational talent, succession planning, and career pathways across the organisation

* Lead on embedding equality, diversity and inclusion into all people practices

* Support organisational change, ensuring strong communication, engagement, and alignment with values

* Identify, consider and propose meaningful reward and recognition approaches

About you

We’re looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with strong operational delivery, and who is passionate about making a real difference to employee experience.

You will bring:

* Proven experience in organisational development, culture, or employee engagement

* Experience in talent development and succession planning

* Excellent analytical skills with the ability to turn data into meaningful actions

* Strong knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion principles

* Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

* A collaborative, people-centred approach

Experience within a charitable, education, or care setting, particularly supporting people with disabilities, would be beneficial but is not essential.

About us

National Star is a growing charity with more than 1,200 staff based in England and Wales. Established more than 50 years ago, we’ve supported hundreds of young people with disabilities to achieve their potential.

Staff benefits

Fantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme – theory and practical

Subsidised bus service from central Gloucester and central Cheltenham to Ullenwood (subject to availability)

Award-winning training

Free use of National Star facilities at Ullenwood, including a heated indoor swimming pool and fitness suite

Westfield medical cover

Life insurance cover

Employee helpline

Contributory pension scheme

Opportunity to purchase a TOTUM discount card

Employee discounts at attractions, high street retailers, supermarkets, utilities and motoring, plus much more

Last reviewed on 27/06/2026