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Health Coach Jobs in the UK & Worldwide: NHS, Remote, Mental Health & Online Opportunities

  • Writer: Health Coaches Academy
    Health Coaches Academy
  • 15 hours ago
  • 14 min read

Health coaching is one of the fastest-growing and most rewarding professions in the health and wellness space, with the global health coaching market projected to reach over £22 billion within the next five years. This surge reflects a growing demand for personalised, preventive health support, particularly in managing chronic conditions, promoting overall wellbeing, and supporting behaviour change.


Beyond the numbers, what makes health coaching so rewarding is the chance to make a tangible difference in people’s lives, helping them embrace holistic health, make informed choices, and lead healthier, happier lives.


Why Health Coaching Is a Growing Profession 


In the UK, the need for health coaching is expanding rapidly as the population ages and more people live with multiple long-term conditions. Nearly 68% of adults over 65 are projected to have multimorbidity by 2035. Health Coach jobs are emerging as a vital way to help people make lasting lifestyle changes, offering personalised guidance and support that can improve wellbeing and quality of life.


There are many ways to practise as a Health Coach. While some work in structured roles, many build their own private practices, set up freelance or consultancy-based services, or integrate coaching into other professional roles. This flexibility allows Health Coaches to tailor their careers to their skills and interests, rather than relying solely on traditional employment.


Health Coach roles are growing across both public and private sectors in the UK. This includes structured NHS Health Coach jobs, as well as positions in private practices, corporate wellness programmes, and digital health platforms.


Globally, health coaching is also evolving with innovative models such as app-based programmes, AI-assisted coaching, and telehealth solutions creating exciting opportunities for remote Health Coach jobs and Health Coaches who are confident using digital tools.


Companies Hiring Health Coaches


HCA Health Coach Students at 3-Day Live Training Event
HCA Health Coach Students at 3-Day Live Training Event

Below is a snapshot of organisations currently hiring Health and Wellness Coaches in the UK and globally. These roles range from NHS and community-based positions to corporate wellness programmes and private practices, giving you a sense of the breadth of opportunities available.


Please note, these listings were active at the time of writing, and we regularly update this blog to reflect new opportunities as they arise. Last Updated March 2026.


Acacium is a global healthcare‑delivery partner, specialising in workforce solutions, managed services, and preventative health programmes.


Health and Wellbeing Coaches work within Acacium’s “Wellbeing & Prevention” arm (e.g. Xyla), delivering evidence-based behaviour‑change coaching, lifestyle guidance (exercise, diet, alcohol, etc.), and leading 1‑on‑1 and group sessions both in person and online. This is one of the many remote health coach jobs UK opportunities available.


Age UK is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of older adults across the UK. They are hiring certified Health Coaches to join Age UK Norwich’s integrated community health service, supporting preventative healthcare and helping older adults live healthier, more independent lives.


Health Coaches at Age-UK promote health and wellbeing for individuals aged 50+ across Norwich and Norfolk, supporting clients at home, online, and in community settings to improve physical activity levels, build confidence, and access local services and social opportunities. 


Arsenal in the Community is the club’s outreach arm, delivering social and health programmes across London boroughs. 


At Arsenal, Community Health and Wellbeing Coaches run fitness and wellbeing initiatives (walking football, strength & balance classes, etc.), tailor sessions to participants’ health needs, and support long-term engagement in community health activities - an exciting opportunity for  those passionate about sport or looking for Health Coach jobs in London.


Burmantofts, Harehills and Richmond Hill (BHR) PCN is a network of GP practices focused on improving the health and wellbeing of the local population through collaboration, data-driven approaches, and reducing health inequalities.


The role at this Primary Care Network (PCN) is typical of those in many GP practices. In this role the NHS Health Coaches help patients create their own Lifestyle Prescription to complement and support their usual medical care. They also work with healthy individuals to help them adopt daily preventative measures, including stress management, exercise, and healthy eating habits. Plus they support, educate, and motivate patients to find simple ways to improve their health, break through resistance, and overcome self-sabotage.


Counterweight is a global leader in digital health programmes for weight management, type 2 diabetes remission, and prevention. The organisation partners with the NHS and other health bodies to deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care that supports sustainable lifestyle change. Its innovative programmes combine scientific guidance with practical, personalised support, helping participants achieve long-term improvements in health and wellbeing.


Health Coaches at Counterweight deliver the Counterweight Plus programme supporting participants to achieve sustainable lifestyle changes. They provide evidence-based guidance on nutrition and behaviour, use motivational interviewing to encourage long-term improvements, and tailor care to individual needs. 


Haringey GP Federation is a growing organisation supporting 34 member practices in North London. It aims to improve residents’ health by strengthening local General Practice and delivering innovative primary care. 


The Federation employs Health and Wellbeing Coaches to support its My Way Diabetes pilot, a digital self-management platform helping people with diabetes build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage their condition, reflecting the organisation’s commitment to accessible, evidence-based care and reducing health inequalities.


Home Group Limited is a housing association, social enterprise, charity and is one of the UK’s largest providers of high-quality housing and integrated housing, health, and social care. The organisation works closely with local partners to support residents in building resilience, improving lifestyle choices, and achieving independence.


Health Coaches at Home Group use an asset-based coaching approach to support individuals in developing personal resilience, improving lifestyle choices, and preparing for independence. They collaborate with Support Coordinators, service managers, and partner providers, providing guidance, tools, and encouragement tailored to each person’s skills and goals.


ICE Creates is a national, independent, award-winning behaviour-change and people-development company. It works with governments, regions, and organisations to improve health, wellbeing, and resilience, tackling challenges from obesity to workforce wellbeing through person-centred, outcomes-driven interventions. 


Weight Management Coach at ICE Creates support clients in setting and reaching realistic weight goals, lead group or 1:1 sessions, apply behaviour‑change strategies, and help maintain long-term healthy habits.


Maximus is a global organisation specialising in health and employment services, supporting millions of people each year. In the UK, it employs around 5,000 people to deliver assessments, health services, employability programmes, and specialist support that make a meaningful impact on people’s lives.


Maximus Health & Wellbeing Coaches  will provide tailored diet, nutrition, and behaviour change advice to children, young people, and families to manage their weight and make sustainable changes to improve their overall health and wellbeing. 


Mersey Care is one of the largest NHS trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.


The Health and Wellbeing Coaches help families across Liverpool adopt healthier lifestyles through The Life Rooms’ community-based programme which uses a Social Model of Health combining learning, social prescribing, and community engagement, to support prevention and population health.


Explore real-life career pathways for Health Coaches and hear from graduates about their experiences in our Ultimate Health and Wellness Coach Careers Guide. Full of inspiring stories, practical tips, and insights into the variety of roles you could step into after completing your training.




Numan is a global digital health company offering remote health coach jobs on digital platforms. Numan is on a mission to empower people to take control of their health. Its platform integrates diagnostics, medication, supplements, digital programmes, and doctor consultations, giving users the tools to optimise their wellbeing. 


The Health Coaches at Numan support individuals on the Weight Loss Programme by delivering personalised lifestyle and behaviour-change coaching. You will help clients build sustainable habits across nutrition, physical activity, and wellbeing, providing motivation, accountability, and ongoing support to enable long-term health improvements.


Optima Health is the UK market leader in occupational health and wellbeing services. Working with over 2,000 organisations across multiple industries, Optima Health delivers tailored, evidence-based solutions designed to improve workforce health, wellbeing, and performance, helping employers support their people to reach their full potential.


Health Coaches at Optima Health support occupational health teams to design and deliver proactive wellbeing initiatives for client organisations. Working directly with employees, both one-to-one and in groups, to build knowledge, confidence, and sustainable behaviour change across physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, while helping to enhance the overall employee experience through on-site and workplace-based support.


Oviva is an award-winning digital health company focused on improving outcomes for people with weight-related conditions such as obesity, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension. As the largest digital provider treating diet-related conditions in Europe, Oviva delivers evidence-based programmes in partnership with healthcare systems across the UK and Europe.


Health Coaches at Oviva work within a multidisciplinary team delivering patient-centred care as part of the Diabetes Remission Programme. They provide one-to-one coaching, primarily remotely, using evidence-based nutrition and behaviour-change approaches to support sustainable lifestyle change for people with complex health needs. Ideal for those exploring health coach jobs online.


Penwith PCN brings together seven GP practices to serve around 69,000 people in West Cornwall. It is developing a holistic, community-focused mental health service to support wellbeing across Penzance, Hayle, St Ives, and surrounding rural areas.


Health and Wellbeing Coaches deliver face-to-face and virtual support to patients, working from hubs and outreach clinics across Penwith. They also provide personalised mental health and wellbeing coaching in collaboration with local GP practices.



Primary Care Sheffield (PCS) is a GP-led, not-for-profit organisation delivering primary and community health services across Sheffield, focusing on improving care quality, connecting services, and supporting independent living. 


Health Coaches work with individuals and groups to promote healthier behaviours, support wellbeing, carry out physical health checks, and guide people to appropriate community resources. This role is a great example of how Health Coaches can make a positive impact in integrated primary care and mental health services.


Reed Wellbeing is a public services provider supporting people to make sustainable lifestyle changes that improve physical and mental wellbeing. Since 2015, the organisation has delivered a range of evidence-based, person-centred interventions, including NHS Health Checks, Smoking Cessation, Weight Management, and Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Treatment.


Health and Wellbeing Coaches at Reed Wellbeing support people to set realistic health goals and develop the knowledge, motivation, and skills needed to make sustainable lifestyle changes and better manage their conditions. They deliver engaging 1:1 and group interventions, in person, or remotely, and help participants create tailored SMART support plans to achieve lasting behavioural and lifestyle improvements.


Reed Wellbeing also employ Health Coaches as part of their Stop Smoking programme to provide intensive support for smokers and tobacco users using a combination of pharmacotherapies and behavioural support.


Rethink Mental Illness is a leading mental health charity in England, providing services, support groups, and campaigns to improve care, challenge stigma, and enhance the lives of people affected by mental illness. It partners with NHS trusts and community services, including HMP Durham, to deliver evidence-based mental health support.


Health Coaches at Rethink support residents at HMP Durham through one-to-one coaching and group sessions, helping them build coping strategies, confidence, and wellbeing. They collaborate with NHS and prison teams, train Peer Mentors, and assist with release planning to enable meaningful, sustainable outcomes.


Second Nature is a specialist weight management company using behavioural science, psychology, and technology to help people living with obesity and type 2 diabetes. It has supported over 250,000 people, is NHS-commissioned, and provides both digital and medication-assisted programmes, including GLP-1 treatments, making it one of the leading providers in the UK.


Health Coaches at Second Nature support adults in the NHS Specialist Weight Management Service across Mid & South Essex. The role involves delivering one-to-one and group coaching, both in-person and remotely, to help clients make sustainable lifestyle changes and, where eligible, access GLP-1 medication as part of a blended support programme.


Spring Health is a global mental healthcare provider on a mission to remove barriers to care and deliver personalised support using its clinically validated Precision Mental Healthcare platform.


Partnering with over 450 companies worldwide, including Microsoft, Target, and Delta Airlines, Spring Health provides tailored therapy, coaching, and medication services to 10 million people, helping employers achieve measurable improvements in employee wellbeing.


Life & Wellness Coaches at Spring Health deliver fully remote tele-coaching sessions to support members in developing insights, skills, and behaviour changes that improve mental health and wellbeing.


Part of The GORSE Academies Trust, The Stephen Longfellow Academy combines high-quality education with integrated therapeutic support. Students follow the national curriculum while accessing counselling and other wellbeing services, delivered individually or in groups, to build confidence, self-esteem, and the skills to thrive academically and socially.


Health & Wellbeing Coaches at The Stephen Longfellow Academy oversee the delivery of health and wellbeing programmes across all phases (ages 5–16). The role involves managing and mentoring a team of coaches and counsellors, fostering holistic support, and ensuring students receive tailored, high-quality wellbeing interventions throughout the school.


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Thistle Foundation is a Scottish charity supporting people living with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or challenging life situations to live well. The organisation focuses on the person rather than the condition, offering personalised wellbeing support, group‑based lifestyle courses and community activities to help people improve confidence, health and quality of life. 


Health and Wellbeing Practitioners at Thistle Foundation support people with long-term health conditions to improve physical ability and wellbeing through 1:1 coaching and group-based self-management programmes. This includes helping participants become more active using pacing and structured graded activity, supporting community gym and peer-led activities, and contributing to the development and delivery of Thistle’s rehabilitation and self-management services.


VHI Healthcare is one of Ireland’s leading health insurers, supporting over one million members with a strong focus on preventative care, chronic disease management, and population health. Beyond insurance, VHI delivers integrated health services through its clinics, digital platforms, and corporate wellbeing programmes, placing increasing emphasis on proactive, lifestyle-based interventions to improve long-term health outcomes.


Health Coaches at VHI Healthcare work with members to support sustainable behaviour change across areas such as physical activity, nutrition, stress management, sleep, and long-term condition self-management.


The role typically involves delivering one-to-one coaching sessions (often remotely), contributing to structured wellbeing and disease-prevention programmes, and collaborating with multidisciplinary clinical teams. They also help members build confidence, set realistic health goals, and develop practical strategies to improve their overall wellbeing while aligning with VHI’s preventative and member-centred model of care.


Vita Health Group, part of Spire Healthcare Group plc, has been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. Working with the NHS, insurers, and major UK companies, Vita Health delivers a full range of health, physiotherapy, and wellbeing services to improve lives and support workforce health.


Health and Wellbeing Coaches at Vita Health support patients in making positive lifestyle changes to improve their mental and physical wellbeing. The role involves delivering exercise classes, lifestyle webinars, and one-to-one check-ins to help patients feel healthier, more motivated, and empowered to adopt sustainable habits.


HCA Graduate Health Coach, Rohit
HCA Graduate Health Coach, Rohit

Companies Hiring Health Coaches Across The Globe


Best10 offers personalised weight‑loss and health behaviour programmes with dedicated coaching support.


In this remote Health Coach job, the  Dietician Health Coach works virtually with clients to help them achieve their wellness goals, craft engaging and motivational communications, set personalised plans for diet and activity, and provide ongoing support to enhance sustainable lifestyle improvements. 



Discovery is a major health insurer and wellness provider based in Gauteng, South Africa with a strong focus on preventative and behaviour‑change programmes.


Health Coaches here typically support members in behaviour change related to physical activity, healthy eating, stress reduction, and lifestyle goals; guide clients through structured wellness programmes; and deliver personalised support via phone or video. Discovery positions often operate as talent pools where qualified coaches can be considered for current and future openings.



Eucalyptus is a health‑tech company focused on digital health and behaviour change for patients with weight‑related conditions.


In this fully remote Health Coach job, responsibilities include providing one‑to‑one and small group coaching on obesity and lifestyle management, addressing patient questions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and helping shape clinical guidance on nutrition and behavioural strategies. 


Latus Group is a leading UK occupational health provider, supporting over 2,000 clients and 1.3 million employees across the UK and Ireland. They offer innovative services, including mobile health units and Longevity Assessments that use biomarkers, diagnostics, and lifestyle data to give deep health insights. 


Health & Longevity Coaches help clients turn these insights into action, guiding them through personalised plans on nutrition, sleep, movement, stress, and recovery via video consultations.


Laya Healthcare is a major Irish health insurer known for its preventative-focused approach to member wellbeing. As part of its comprehensive health benefits, Laya includes access to a Healthcoach service, a personalised health and wellbeing consultation available to members every two years at no extra cost, designed to support lifestyle change and long-term health goals.


Health Coaches working with Laya Healthcare members deliver one-to-one personalised health consultations, either in person or digitally. The role involves assessing health and wellbeing, supporting members to set realistic goals across areas such as fitness, nutrition, and stress management, and creating tailored action plans to encourage sustainable behaviour change. The coaches also signpost members to Laya’s wider wellbeing services and provide follow-up support to help maintain motivation and progress over time.


Qatar Airways, the national airline of Qatar, is a world-leading carrier known for safety, service excellence, and innovation. The airline supports the health and wellbeing of its employees, recognising that a motivated workforce is key to operational success.


Wellbeing Coaches at Qatar Airways are recruited from within existing operational teams and provide lifestyle and mental health support to cabin crew and pilots, delivering interventions, stress-management guidance, and personalised coaching. They promote a positive workplace culture, enhance staff wellbeing and resilience, and support the airline’s occupational health strategy.


Sutherland is a global digital services company helping major brands transform operations through AI, automation, and advanced analytics. They also focus on employee wellbeing, delivering programmes to support staff health, resilience, and work‑life balance.


The Wellness Coach designs and delivers programmes that promote holistic employee wellbeing including healthy habits, mental and physical wellness, and resilience through workshops, coaching sessions, and wellness initiatives. 


HCA Health Coach Students at 3-Day Live Training Event
HCA Health Coach Students at 3-Day Live Training Event

Tips for Finding Live Health Coach Jobs Online

There are lots of exciting opportunities for Health Coaches, and with a few helpful job boards, you can explore roles that match your skills and interests. Positions are often listed under different titles across organisations from NHS trusts and community health services to corporate wellness teams and remote coaching platforms. Here are some great places to start your search:


  • LinkedIn Jobs – Extensive listings for Health, Wellness, and Wellbeing Coach roles across the UK, Europe, and South Africa.

  • Reed.co.uk – Hundreds of UK roles for coaching and wellbeing professionals. Try searching for “Health Coach jobs near me” or “remote Health Coach jobs” to find options that suit your location or flexible working preferences.

  • Recruit.net South Africa – Offers a wide variety of live Health Coach jobs in cities like Cape Town, Johannesburg, Sandton, and Pretoria.

  • Indeed (UK/Europe/South Africa) – Lets you explore Health Coach roles with filters for location, remote work, and full/part-time options.

  • Local government job boards – A useful source for NHS Health Coach jobs and other public sector opportunities.

  • HCA Health Coaches Hub – We also share Health Coach job opportunities with our members through the Hub. The Health Coaches Hub is a membership platform created exclusively for HCA Graduates to stay connected, stay informed, and receive support in building a successful health coaching career.


Setting up alerts for keywords that match your interests can help you discover new roles as soon as they’re posted, making it easy to stay ahead of the latest opportunities.


How to Start Your Career As a Health Coach


If you’re inspired by the impact Health Coaches can have, it’s easier than ever to start your career. With the Level 5 Diploma in Health & Wellness Coaching, you can become a qualified Health Coach in just 12 months.


This globally recognised, comprehensive course guides you through everything you need to know to become a highly skilled, confident Health Coach and succeed in this fast-growing profession. Join one of our free introductory webinars to find out more. 



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