Occupational Health Adviser

Medirest Signature; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water sector, based in Huntingdon, is seeking an Occupational Health Advisor to play a vital role in the workforce's well-being. This role involves managing health services and supporting employees to foster a healthy culture within the organization. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in occupational health, strong communication skills, and a commitment to health literacy.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Personal private health care

Annual bonus scheme

26 days leave plus Bank Holidays

Personal Accident cover

Flexible benefits

Free parking at all sites

Qualifications

• Significant relevant experience in occupational health.
• Experience in delivering health education and training sessions.
• Willingness to undertake further qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert occupational health advice to managers and employees.
• Manage sickness absence cases, referrals, and return-to-work planning.
• Conduct workplace health risk assessments and evaluations.

Skills

Occupational Health Knowledge

Communication

Record Keeping

Health Education

Risk Assessment

Education

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health

Job description

Circa £48,000 per annum

Full time/37 hrs a week/permanent

Location: Lancaster House in Huntingdon

Anglian Water offers a flexible approach; this role provides you with the opportunity to combine working from home and from an Anglian Water office. Your based location will be Lancaster House in Huntingdon with travel required.

For a great career, just add water

At Anglian Water, we're not just about delivering clean water-we're about creating a healthier, safer, and more supportive environment for our people. As an Occupational Health Advisor, you'll play a vital role in shaping the well-being of our workforce, helping us build a culture where health and safety are embedded in everything we do.

This is a dynamic and rewarding position where you'll work closely with managers, HR, and safety teams across the business to deliver expert occupational health services. You'll be responsible for managing sickness absence cases, conducting workplace fit for and health surveillance assessments, and advising on health risks and interventions. Your work will directly influence the health culture at Anglian Water, helping to reduce business risk and improve employee well-being. You'll also contribute to policy development, deliver training, and ensure compliance with health legislation-all while being part of a proactive, supportive, and evolving Occupational Health Team.

As a valued employee you'll be entitled to:

-Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%

-Personal private health care

-Annual bonus scheme

-Opportunity to volunteer do unpaid work in the community

-26 days leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion

-Life Cover at 8x your salary

-Personal Accident cover - up to 5x your salary

-Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle

-Paid time off when you're physically and mentally unwell

-Lots of great benefits including 20% off new EE mobile contracts, discounted cinema tickets and a Cycle2Work scheme

-Free parking at all offices, site and leisure parks

-Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paternity / partner pay. Opportunity for shared parental pay.

What you'll be doing:

- Provide expert, timely, and practical occupational health advice to managers and employees across the business.

- Manage sickness absence cases, including referrals, liaison with healthcare providers, and return-to-work planning.

- Conduct workplace assessments to identify and mitigate health risks, including ergonomic and environmental evaluations.

- Collaborate with HR and Safety teams to coordinate employee health and safety interventions.

- Monitor employee health through targeted assessments and statutory health surveillance.

- Maintain accurate and confidential health records in line with legal and professional standards.

- Support the development and implementation of health and well-being policies and procedures.

- Participate in Occupational Health audits and evaluate the impact of health initiatives.

- Stay up to date with legislation and best practices, contributing to continuous improvement and innovation in occupational health.

What does it take to be successful?

- Significant relevant experience, including strong and practical knowledge of occupational health.

- A diploma or degree in Occupational Health is desirable-or a willingness to undertake one.

- You'll be confident communicating with people at all levels-from employees to senior managers-translating complex health information into clear, actionable advice.

- Be comfortable working with Business Unit Directors and senior leaders, using your expertise to influence decisions and promote a culture of health and well-being.

- Prioritise effectively, manage multiple cases, and maintain accurate records in line with legal and professional standards.

- Confident using digital tools and systems to manage health records, deliver training, and support remote working where necessary.

- Experience delivering health education and training sessions, helping to build awareness and capability across the business.

- Be able to stay up to date with the latest developments in occupational health, legislation, and best practice-bringing fresh ideas and improvements to the team.

Inclusion at Anglian Water:

Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.

Closing date: 24th June 2025

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