Level 5 Diploma in Leading Strategic Workplace Wellbeing
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Becoming a Workplace Wellbeing Professional is more than a job – it’s a leadership role that has the power to shape culture, influence strategy, and drive real business results. But until now, there’s been no formal route to build credibility in this vital role.
That’s where our Level 5 Diploma in Leading Strategic Workplace Wellbeing comes in.
This qualification provides the strategic tools, frameworks, and confidence to lead workplace wellbeing with clarity and influence at the highest level.
Find out more at our next Level 5 Diploma in Leading Strategic Workplace Wellbeing Discovery Session
What to expect:
- A clear overview of the course and what you’ll learn
- Insight into how this qualification supports real-world strategic wellbeing leadership
- Have your questions answered in the Q&A session
Hosted by our Head of Wellbeing Strategy, Elliot Foster, some sessions will also feature guest speakers: experienced Workplace Wellbeing Leads and employers – who will share real-world insights on the impact of strategic wellbeing leadership.
“The Level 5 diploma will enable me and other wellbeing professionals to think more strategically and focus on long-term, evidence-based outcomes. As a health and safety professional, I’ve always been passionate about the wellbeing side, particularly around stress.”
“This qualification offers a deeper understanding of what truly works and how we can shift workplace culture. It’s not just about awareness days; it’s about building a meaningful plan and communicating the real impact on employee health and safety.”
Samantha Conaghan – Health, Safety and Quality Manager, REM
Join us to discover how this diploma can elevate your career to the next level and positively impact workplace wellbeing.
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LEARN MORE: Level 5 Diploma in Leading Strategic Workplace Wellbeing
Listen to our Head of Wellbeing Strategy, Elliot Foster talk you through our Level 5 Diploma in Strategic Workplace Wellbeing, what it covers, who it’s designed for, and how it can elevate your career and impact in your organisation. In this short video, you’ll get a clear overview of what to expect from the programme and how our Discovery Sessions can help you decide if it’s the right next step for your professional development.
“The prospect of having a structured and recognised qualification – I think that’s the biggest thing for me. It would really validate the profession, enhance credibility and strengthen the ability to influence at a senior level.”
Lynzie Kane
Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion Manager & Co-owner, The Churchill Group
Course Overview
Starts: 11th September, 2025
Price: £3650 + VAT
Our Level 5 Diploma in Strategic Workplace Wellbeing is a comprehensive qualification designed for professionals who want to lead with confidence and make a measurable impact not only on employee wellbeing, but also their performance. Whether you work in-house with wellbeing as part – or all of – your role, support clients as a consultant looking to embed evidence-based practice, or you’re exploring a new career direction, this course equips you with the tools and strategic insight to create meaningful, lasting change.
Built around our very own Workplace Wellbeing Profession Map™, the programme provides a clear and structured framework for developing a long-term wellbeing strategy. You’ll explore how to gain leadership buy-in, align wellbeing with business priorities, create inclusive initiatives, measure success effectively, and much more.
“From a career perspective, the diploma aligns perfectly with where I see my interests and motivation heading. I want to continue growing as a leader in the wellbeing space, and I think this programme provides the tools, confidence, and credibility to take that next step.”
Katie Rose
Senior HR Business Partner, Blackhawk Network Group
Course Features
No Formal
Exams
Level 5 Diploma
Live
Online
6
Units
12 Months Hub Membership
Course Units
Unit 1 – The Workplace Wellbeing Profession
- Welcome and orientation
- The role of the Workplace Wellbeing Professional
- Workplace Wellbeing Profession Map™
- Current state and future of workplace wellbeing in the UK and globally
Unit 2 – The Fundamentals of Workplace Wellbeing
- The relationships between workplace wellbeing and individual/organisational outcomes
- Preventing work-related ill health
- Policy and procedure
- Legal requirements
- Stress risk assessments
Unit 3 – Unlocking Impact
through Evidence and Data
- Evidence-based practice
- Key pillars of a wellbeing strategy
- Completing your own wellbeing audit
- Getting the right data from surveys
Unit 4 – What ACTUALLY Works in Workplace Wellbeing?
- Aligned objective setting
- The 12 drivers of workplace wellbeing
- Creating engaged peer support groups (Champions, MHFA etc.)
- Reframing “tick-box” awareness events
*All units may be subject to change
Unit 5 – The Importance of Measurement, Key Stakeholders and Communication
- Measuring workplace wellbeing
- Importance of key stakeholder buy-in
- Continous improvement
- Communication best-practice
Unit 6 – Setting yourself up for success
- Choosing the best external supplier
- Securing senior leadership buy-in
- Continuing as a community
- Final presentations
Learning outcomes
By the end of the training, learners will:
- Understand the current state of workplace wellbeing in the UK and globally
- Reflect upon what the future of workplace wellbeing may hold
- Understand what the evidence says on the relationships between workplace wellbeing and individual/organisational outcomes
- Evaluate different workplace wellbeing models and frameworks and how to apply them to their organisation
- Understand how to prevent work-related ill health
- Understand the importance of evidence-based practice and how to apply that to their organisations
- Be able to measure the impact of their work and wellbeing programmes
- Understand the process of creating a comprehensive wellbeing strategy
Benefits of the training:
Learners who complete this groundbreaking qualification will not only be among the first to do so, but will also enjoy 12 months of exclusive access to our Wellbeing Lead Academy Hub.
The Wellbeing Lead Academy Hub is an online portal and support network providing regular free Q&A and networking sessions, further up-skilling sessions, a library of useful resources and tools, and most importantly a growing professional community of wellbeing leads.
Intake dates:
11th September, 2025
12th February, 2026
Investment:
The Level 5 diploma in Leading Strategic Workplace Wellbeing is £3,650 + VAT.
Payment plans are available upon request for individuals self-funding the course.
We will be in touch with those on the priority list first when spaces are available for booking.
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If you encounter any issues, contact us at info@superwellness.co.uk














