Occupational Health Manager

pladis Global; Greater London, Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snack manufacturer in the UK is seeking an Occupational Health Manager to oversee the occupational health operational team. This home-based role involves travel across the UK and requires strong leadership in delivering health surveillance and developing the health and wellbeing strategy. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with Occupational Health qualifications and experience in clinical governance, team management, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• An OH leader with a qualification in Occupational Health.
• Proven ability to lead and manage OH teams effectively.
• Experience supporting and advising senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical and operational aspect of the Occupational Health service.
• Monitor compliance with OH standards and metrics.
• Develop the service to secure SEQOHS Accreditation.
• Manage health surveillance and OH deliverables effectively.

Skills

Leadership in Occupational Health

Communication and negotiating skills

Clinical governance

Risk and quality management

Influencing and engaging stakeholders

Education

Registered Nurse qualification in Occupational Health

Job description

As Occupational Health Manager, you will own leadership of the occupational health operational team in delivering their advisory, supportive & assessing responsibilities. Including the delivery of statutory health surveillance in a timely and effective manner. Playing a key role in developing and executing the Health & Wellbeing strategy effectively across UK geography.

Please note: The role is home-based with travel as required to sites dotted around the UK from London to Carlisle. Travel is minimal and led by the demands of the business.

What will be your key deliverables?

• Leading the clinical and operational aspect of the Occupational Health service, setting clear vision, strategies, and targets and managing the in‑house team of 2 x Occupational Health Nurses, 5 x Specialist Occupational Health Advisors (2 of which are Clinical Leads) and 1 x Occupational Health administrator. Direct line management of the 5 OHAs.
• Monitoring and driving compliance with standards and OH metrics leading to opportunities for benchmarking and continuous improvement
• Being a key contributor and clinical leader in the event of a pandemic
• Developing the service to secure SEQOHS Accreditation
• Writing, reviewing, and updating OH policy and procedures
• Supporting the management of OH service providers, in particular our embedded physiotherapy partners.
• Ensuring health surveillance/assessment, triage, case management, OH deliverables are managed effectively
• Maintaining OH records in a secure and confidential manner
• Maintaining clinical skills within OH by participating in case management/health surveillance and other clinical service delivery, decided by business demand

Bring your experience!

• An OH leader and a registered nurse with a qualification in Occupational Health
• A confident, professional, influential, experienced OH lead with proven ability to effectively lead and manage OH teams, engaging positively with business key stakeholders & external partners
• Clinical governance, risk, and quality management experience
• Demonstrable communication and negotiating skills
• Experience supporting and advising senior leaders
• Proven resilience in an OH environment to deal with the demands of the role.

pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process. Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated!

Our Values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.

Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better

Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.