National Star
Culture & Engagement Lead
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We are looking for an experienced and passionate Culture & Engagement Lead to play a key role in shaping and embedding a values-led culture across National Star.
This is a pivotal role within our People team, working closely with senior leaders to drive engagement, wellbeing, inclusion, and talent development across the organisation.
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.
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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
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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.
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract: Full time
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000
Location Status: On site (Ullenwood) with travel to other sites as required)
Interview Date: w/c TBC
Closing Date: 16/07/2026
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