Head of Occupational Health

Maximus; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services organization is seeking a Head of Occupational Health to align strategies with business objectives and deliver quality services. The ideal candidate will manage a team and support health initiatives, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. This role offers a competitive salary ranged between £70,000 and £80,000, working full-time from a remote location.

Qualifications

• Professional registration with NMC, HCPC, or GMC is required.
• Experience managing long-term health conditions within HR policies/employment law.
• Knowledge of occupational health regulations, policies, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a proactive occupational health strategy.
• Establish controls and policies to manage workplace health risks.
• Lead and manage a team of OH advisors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Education

Degree or professional qualification in Occupational Health

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General information

Job Posting Title: Head of Occupational Health

Date: Friday, August 1, 2025

City: Remote

Country: United Kingdom

Working time: Full-time

Description & Requirements

Be part of something great

Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK, we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that profoundly impact people's lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

We are seeking a Head of Occupational Health to lead our Occupational Health (OH) function. This role involves aligning OH strategies with business objectives, developing a customer-centric and quality service, ensuring compliance with policies, clinical regulation, and legislation, and leveraging technology to deliver effective OH services.

The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert, partnering with the organisation to assess, target, and mitigate workplace health risks. They will champion wellbeing initiatives, creating accessible health content and resources, and support managers in occupational health conversations. This role is critical in supporting colleagues' safety, physical, financial, and mental health from day one and throughout their journey with Maximus.

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000

1. Develop and implement a proactive insourced occupational health strategy that balances colleague wellbeing with business needs. Create a streamlined, accessible process for colleagues to access support.
2. Establish controls, clinical governance frameworks, and policies to manage workplace health risks, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Maintain and update policies as regulations evolve.
3. Lead and manage a team of OH advisors, ensuring the delivery of pre-employment screening, DSE assessments, night worker assessments, and management referrals. Develop team capabilities and monitor performance against KPIs.
4. Assess, target, and mitigate workplace health risks through initiatives and partnerships. Monitor and evaluate OH programmes to measure their impact on employee health and business outcomes. Provide regular MI and data to stakeholders.
5. Promote a wellbeing culture across the organisation by developing content and resources to educate staff and reduce stigma. Equip managers with tools and training for effective occupational health conversations.
6. Build external networks with occupational health professionals and industry bodies to stay at the forefront of best practices. Maintain professional registration and pursue CPD.
7. Embed and manage Occupational Health technology systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance. Use technology to monitor health trends and improve OH interventions.

Key Contacts & Relationships: Internal: Wellbeing, Safety, Engagement, Talent and Development, Culture, People, Clinical Standards, Audit and Risk, Business Leaders, Colleagues. External: Regulatory bodies (NMC, GMC, HCPC), IOSH, HSE, Local Authorities, accreditation bodies, occupational health networks.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Degree or professional qualification in Occupational Health
• Professional registration with NMC, HCPC, or GMC
• Experience managing long-term health conditions within HR policies/employment law
• Knowledge of occupational health regulations, policies, and best practices
• Experience in addressing workplace health risks to improve absence and attrition
• Proven leadership in building high-performing teams
• Experience managing pre-employment screenings, referrals, and follow-ups
• Customer-centric mindset
• Excellent relationship skills at all levels
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work cross-functionally
• Data and technology proficiency for monitoring initiatives

Desirable

• Experience embedding SEQOHS or similar accreditation
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Health and Safety qualification
• Membership of IOSH

Individual Competencies

• Leadership, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaboration, Data Analysis, Problem Solving
• Innovation, Influencing, Growth Mindset
• Strategic Thinking, Care and Empathy
• Report Writing, Organisational Skills
• Openness to Feedback and Continuous Improvement