0.5 Occupational Health Advisor

New College Durham; Framwellgate Moor; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to lead their on-site service. This rewarding role involves promoting the physical and mental well-being of staff while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The successful candidate will manage a dedicated team, providing support and guidance to foster a healthy work environment. With a commitment to professional development and a range of benefits, this position offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and inclusive community.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave package

Free car parking

Reduced-price gym and beauty treatments

Dedicated staff development days

Qualifications

• Experience in managing occupational health services and promoting health and safety.
• Strong understanding of legal compliance in occupational health.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive and confidential occupational health service to staff.
• Advise management on health and safety requirements and compliance.

Skills

Occupational Health Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Mental Health Awareness

Line Management

Education

Degree in Occupational Health or related field

Professional Certification in Occupational Health

Job description

Job Opportunity: Occupational Health (OH) Advisor

If you are looking to further your career at a groundbreaking and award-winning College, we’d love to hear from you!

We are seeking an experienced Occupational Health (OH) Advisor to manage our on-site OH service. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a comprehensive and confidential service to all staff, promoting and maintaining the highest levels of physical and mental health. You will advise, support, and liaise with management and staff regarding occupational health and safety requirements, ensuring legal and professional compliance. You will also oversee the College's Occupational Health Technician, for which you will assume line management responsibilities.

For more information, please contact:

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Benefits and Support

New College Durham offers a wide range of benefits to support your professional development, health, well-being, and work-life balance, including:

• Hybrid working for greater work/life balance
• Family-friendly policies including Flexible Working, Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental Leave, and Special Leave
• Generous annual leave package with options to purchase additional leave
• Dedicated staff development days and training opportunities
• Free car parking
• Reduced-price gym and beauty treatments

About Us

New College Durham is a high-performing, financially outstanding college committed to investing in facilities and resources, such as our new T.H.E HUB. We are a leading provider of Further Education in the North East, offering innovative programs including T-Levels, focused on creating the best outcomes for our students.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We are an inclusive and diverse community, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates, especially from under-represented groups.

We hold recognitions such as Disability Confident Status, Mindful Employer, Dying to Work, and Better Health at Work. We have also signed the AOC Mental Health and Wellbeing charter and the AOC EDI Charter.

Additional Information

All employment offers are subject to strict safeguarding checks. Please note that applying for a role is an offence if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. For more information on the DBS Code of Practice, visit GOV.UK. Please be aware that CVs will not be accepted.