Employee Engagement and Recognition Manager

Posted Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 12:00 AM Employee Engagement and Recognition Manager Location: Cirencester, Gloucestershire (Hybrid Working Available) At Corin, we're driven by a simple purpose: to help people live active, pain-free lives. As a global leader in orthopaedics, we're committed to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported and empowered to do their best work. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Employee Engagement and Recognition Manager to lead and shape our global employee engagement, wellbeing, recognition and development initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to influence organisational culture, drive meaningful employee experiences and support the delivery of our global HR strategy. The Opportunity Reporting into the HR Team, you'll work collaboratively with managers, employees, senior leaders and key stakeholders across the business to develop and deliver innovative engagement, wellbeing, recognition and development programmes. You will take ownership of designing, communicating and implementing initiatives that strengthen organisational culture, enhance employee experience and align with Corin's strategic objectives. What you'll do: Act as Corin's lead for employee engagement, championing initiatives that enhance culture across the global business. Build strong relationships with employees, managers, senior leaders and external partners to drive engagement and participation. Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of employee engagement surveys, analysing feedback and identifying trends.Support managers in developing meaningful action plans based on employee feedback. Design and implement employee engagement programmes that support Corin's HR strategy and wider business goals. Develop and deliver employee recognition initiatives that celebrate success and promote a positive workplace culture. Create and lead wellbeing programmes that support employee wellbeing, inclusion and belonging. Develop, implement and embed a consistent global approach to development planning. Maintain an annual engagement and wellbeing calendar, ensuring activities are aligned to business priorities and delivered effectively. Partner with leaders and managers to identify organisational, team and individual development needs and recommend suitable learning solutions. Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of engagement, wellbeing and recognition programmes, using data and insights to drive continuous improvement. Research emerging trends and best practice in employee engagement, recognition, culture and development. About You - Essential Experience & Skills Proven experience developing and delivering employee engagement, wellbeing and recognition initiatives within a growing organisation. Experience planning, coordinating and evaluating employee engagement surveys and translating feedback into actionable plans. Experience designing, communicating and delivering employee events and engagement activities. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage audiences at all levels. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and overlapping projects. Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret, analyse and present data in a meaningful way. A proactive, creative and innovative approach to improving employee engagement, organisational culture and recognition. Good understanding of learning and development principles, employee engagement methodologies and current best practice. High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HR systems. Desirable CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent). Our benefits, what’s in it for you: In addition to your salary, support and opportunity to work in a hybrid environment you will also receive Competitive Salary £65-75k dependant on experience with a 15% Bonus 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Excellent pension – starts at 6%, going up to 9.7% after 18 months. Life assurance – Six times your basic salary Private medical insurance with BUPA for you and your family Free annual eye tests and flu vaccinations Employee referral program where you can earn from £1,000 for each successful hire you recommend Why Join Corin? At Corin, you'll be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation where your ideas and contributions will have a real impact. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where employees can develop, thrive and make a difference. If you're passionate about creating engaging employee experiences and driving positive organisational culture, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future employee experience at Corin IND007 Corin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.