Occupational Health Clinical Lead

The Compleat Food Group; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 66.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company Bonus Scheme

Salary Sacrifice EV/Home & Tech

33 days’ annual leave

Retail discounts

Zusammenfassung

The Compleat Food Group is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Clinical Lead to shape and drive our Occupational Health strategy across the business. This senior role combines clinical leadership with governance while working closely with HR, HSE and operations across multiple sites, predominantly home-based with travel to UK sites.

You will lead the internal OH service, manage complex cases, develop the OH team, and deliver initiatives that improve employee wellbeing and business

Qualifikationen

• Registered Occupational Health Specialist Nurse (Degree, Diploma or equivalent)
• Management or leadership qualification, training or demonstrable experience
• Significant experience as a Senior Occupational Health Nurse Specialist
• Extensive knowledge of Occupational Health services and governance
• Strong understanding of Occupational Health legislation and its practical application
• Experience managing and developing Occupational Health teams
• Experience handling complex case management and workplace health issues
• Experience supporting employee wellbeing initiatives and occupational health strategies
• Strong IT and reporting skills
• Experience working within a SEQOHS-accredited OH service

Aufgaben

• Provide expert clinical leadership and guidance across the business.
• Lead and develop the company's Occupational Health strategy and service delivery model.
• Ensure robust clinical governance, audit processes and compliance standards are maintained.
• Act as the internal subject matter expert on Occupational Health legislation, best practice and regulatory requirements.
• Provide advice and support on complex Occupational Health cases and workplace health risks.
• Manage, coach and develop the in-house Occupational Health team.
• Provide leadership, supervision and support to the Occupational Health Screening and Duty Nurse.
• Conduct performance reviews and development planning.
• Build a culture focused on service excellence, clinical quality and continuous improvement.
• Manage complex employee health referrals and support cases through to resolution.
• Work with HR, HSE and operations to identify risks and practical solutions.
• Conduct workplace health surveys and health-related walkthroughs.
• Lead investigations relating to employee health concerns and compliance.
• Support rehabilitation, fitness-to-work and workplace adjustments.
• Drive improvements to OH processes, systems and delivery.
• Analyse health trends and data to identify opportunities.
• Develop OH initiatives to support wellbeing and business objectives.
• Ensure OH services remain aligned with legal requirements and best practice.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Clinical governance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

IT & reporting

Ausbildung

Registered OH Specialist Nurse

Leadership qualification/experience

Tools

OPAS G2 systems

SEQOHS knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Home-Based (National Travel Required) £55,000 - £60,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

At The Compleat Food Group, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a safe, healthy and supportive working environment, and we're looking for an experienced Occupational Health Clinical Lead to help shape and drive our Occupational Health strategy across the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior Occupational Health professional to lead our internal Occupational Health service, providing expert clinical leadership, governance and guidance while working closely with HR, HSE and operational teams across multiple sites.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Health, Safety & Environment, you'll be responsible for leading the delivery and continuous improvement of our Occupational Health service, ensuring employees receive the highest standards of support while helping the business meet its legal, ethical and operational responsibilities.

This role is predominantly home-based, with travel required to sites across the UK for workplace assessments, health surveillance activities, clinical walkthroughs and stakeholder engagement.

You’ll play a key role in influencing business-wide Occupational Health strategy, managing complex cases, supporting operational decision-making, and driving improvements that enhance employee wellbeing and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Governance

• Provide expert clinical leadership and guidance across the business.
• Lead and develop the company's Occupational Health strategy and service delivery model.
• Ensure robust clinical governance, audit processes and compliance standards are maintained.
• Act as the internal subject matter expert on Occupational Health legislation, best practice and regulatory requirements.
• Provide advice and support on complex Occupational Health cases and workplace health risks.
• Manage, coach and develop the in-house Occupational Health team.
• Provide leadership, supervision and support to the Occupational Health Screening and Duty Nurse.
• Conduct performance reviews, development planning and capability assessments.
• Build a culture focused on service excellence, clinical quality and continuous improvement.

Occupational Health Service Delivery

• Manage complex employee health referrals and support cases through to resolution.
• Work closely with HR, HSE and operational teams to identify risks and implement practical solutions.
• Conduct workplace assessments and health-related walkthrough surveys.
• Lead investigations relating to employee health concerns, complaints and compliance matters.
• Support effective rehabilitation, fitness-to-work and workplace adjustment processes.
• Drive improvements to Occupational Health processes, systems and service delivery.
• Analyse health trends and service data to identify opportunities for intervention and improvement.
• Develop and implement Occupational Health initiatives that support employee wellbeing and business objectives.
• Ensure Occupational Health services remain aligned with legal requirements and industry best practice.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across HR, HSE and Operations.
• Provide clinical oversight and support relating to external Occupational Health providers.
• Collaborate with business leaders to improve Occupational Health outcomes across all sites.
• Support the delivery of the wider Health, Safety and Wellbeing agenda.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an experienced Occupational Health professional who combines clinical expertise with strong leadership skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach.

Essential Qualifications

• Registered Occupational Health Specialist Nurse (Degree, Diploma or equivalent).
• Management or leadership qualification, training or demonstrable experience.
• Significant experience as a Senior Occupational Health Nurse Specialist.
• Extensive knowledge of Occupational Health services and clinical governance.
• Strong understanding of Occupational Health legislation and its practical application.
• Experience managing and developing Occupational Health teams.
• Experience handling complex case management and workplace health issues.
• Proven experience supporting employee wellbeing initiatives and occupational health strategies.
• Strong IT and reporting skills.
• Experience working within a SEQOHS-accredited Occupational Health service.
• Knowledge of OPAS G2 systems.
• Experience working within food manufacturing, FMCG or a multi-site environment.

Key Skills

• Excellent leadership and people management capability.
• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capability.
• Ability to balance employee wellbeing, legal compliance and operational needs.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.

Personal Attributes

• Compassionate and people-focused.
• Credible, professional and resilient.
• Collaborative and approachable leadership style.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented.
• Commercially aware and pragmatic.
• Passionate about improving employee health, wellbeing and engagement.

This is a unique opportunity to lead Occupational Health across a growing UK food business, influencing strategy and making a genuine difference to the wellbeing of thousands of colleagues.

This is a chance to step into a commercially significant role in a business with incredible momentum. You’ll be joining a PE-backed group with scale, ambition and pace, where strong commercial talent can make a visible impact. With a diverse multi-site manufacturing footprint, leading chilled food capabilities and a major strategic partnership with Tesco, this is an opportunity to influence growth at the highest level.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, passionate and commercially driven team that values pace, ownership and fresh thinking.

AtThe Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:

• Company Bonus Schemerecognising performance and contribution
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes- including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 33 days’ annual leave(including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
• Access toenhanced retail discountsonline and in-store
• Free product handoutsacross our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points- available at selected sites
• 24/7 access toGroceryAidfor free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub- free on-demand exercise programmes, online classes and multiple gym discounts
• Free diet & nutrition advicewith access to thousands of meal plans and healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support- from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools- including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid
• Access to apersonalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal trainingopportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plansand regularCareer Conversations
• Industry leading company Mentoring Schemeto add depth and really support your career journeyRecognition throughClub Compleatrewards portal

Community & Culture

• 2 paid volunteering daysper year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiativesand fundraising events
• Team socialsto connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat
• New baby giftfor new parents

What You Should Know About How We Recruit

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we’ll support you — confidentially and with care. We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance. You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks — including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity

Recruitment Agencies

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.