Interim Occupational Health Manager

Irwin & Colton; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific research organisation in London is looking for an Interim Occupational Health Manager for a 3-month contract. The role focuses on ensuring the continuity of health services and involves stakeholder engagement as well as managing health contracts. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in occupational health management and strong knowledge of UK legislation. A proactive and collaborative approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing outsourced providers in occupational health.
• Understanding of workplace health risks and legislation.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Liaison with external occupational health providers.
• Oversee health surveillance programmes and statutory requirements.
• Manage occupational health contracts and coordinate vaccination programmes.

Skills

Significant experience in occupational health management

Strong knowledge of UK occupational health legislation

Excellent stakeholder management

Proven ability to manage contracts

Flexible and proactive approach

Job description

Overview

Interim Occupational Health Manager — London. Duration: 3 Months (Potential for Extension). Rate: ~ £300 per day (Ltd Company or PAYE available).

We've been engaged by a leading scientific research organisation to identify an Interim Occupational Health Manager to support during a period of transition. This is a key role ensuring the continuity of occupational health services, with a focus on provider management, stakeholder engagement, and maintaining essential health programmes. This is an opportunity to work closely with leadership, the People team, and external partners to ensure the occupational health function runs seamlessly during handover and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the primary liaison with the external occupational health provider, ensuring delivery against KPIs and SLAs
• Overseeing health surveillance programmes and statutory requirements (e.g. COSHH, respiratory health, noise)
• Managing occupational health contracts and leading on integration with internal processes
• Coordinating vaccination programmes (flu, COVID) and ensuring continuity of referrals and case management
• Advising on workplace adjustments and supporting staff with health conditions in partnership with HR and EDI teams
• Providing occupational health data, insights, and reports to senior stakeholders
• Working with the Health & Safety and Wellbeing teams on preventative health initiatives and workplace risk management

Requirements / Qualifications

• Significant experience in occupational health management, including managing outsourced providers
• Strong knowledge of UK occupational health legislation and workplace health risks
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work across HR, H&S, and operational teams
• Proven ability to manage contracts, providers, and ensure service continuity in complex organisations
• A flexible, proactive, and collaborative approach

About the organisation

Irwin & Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company. Based in the South East of England, we recruit across the UK for roles in the health and safety industry.

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