Occupational Health Advisor

Occupational Health Advisor

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Occupational Health Advisor to join our dedicated HR Wellbeing & Development team. In this role, you will deliver a high-quality, impartial, and consistent in-house occupational health service that supports staff across all Eastern Education Group sites. Your responsibilities will include managing occupational health referrals, providing confidential health advice, and conducting assessments such as health surveillance and ergonomic reviews. You will also play an active role in supporting our health and wellbeing initiatives, contributing to staff development days and promoting a positive workplace culture.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex health information in a clear and accessible way. You will be confident in assessing health risks and making evidence-based recommendations that support staff wellbeing and organisational needs. Strong attention to detail is essential, along with the ability to interpret and apply complex information practically in the workplace. An NMC registration is required, and a proactive approach to continuous professional development is expected.

If you're passionate about promoting health and wellbeing in a supportive educational environment, we'd love to hear from you.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

Eastern Education Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences across multiple institutions. Our group encompasses a diverse range of educational settings, including schools, further education colleges, and specialist learning provisions, ensuring that learners of all ages and backgrounds receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

As a Group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.

This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.

The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk

Completed application forms should be made via our recruitment portal - if you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Closing Date: 8.00am on Friday 9th May

Interviews: To be held W/C 19th May

We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date, early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.