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Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing

Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing

Part-time permanent position 21 hours per week,12-month fixed-term contract

Hybrid working

Excellent salary and benefits

Our client is seeking an experienced, and proactive Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing to join their employee experience team on a part-time basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your specialist clinical expertise and leadership skills to improve colleague health, wellbeing, and workplace experience across a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce.

Working closely with HR, operational leaders, Health & Safety teams, and external occupational health providers, you will provide expert advice on complex health matters, support colleagues through workplace challenges, and contribute to the development and delivery of effective occupational health and wellbeing strategies.

You will play an important role in creating a healthier, safer, more inclusive, and supportive working environment, making a meaningful difference to individuals and the wider organisation.

About the Role

This is a hybrid position, offering flexibility to work from locations that best support colleagues and responsibilities while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Some travel to depots across the UK will be required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide expert occupational health advice and guidance to managers, HR teams, and business leaders.
  • Lead and manage relationships with external occupational health providers, ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery.
  • Oversee health surveillance programmes and support compliance with relevant legislation and occupational health requirements.
  • Advise on workplace adjustments, rehabilitation plans, and sustainable returns to work.
  • Lead and contribute specialist clinical knowledge to employee wellbeing initiatives and preventative health strategies.
  • Oversee the management of complex occupational health cases and referral pathways.
  • Analyse occupational health information and workforce data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of occupational health policies, projects, and wider strategic people initiatives.
  • Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to influence organisational decisions and embed a proactive approach to employee health and wellbeing.
  • Support the continuous improvement of occupational health services, ensuring they meet the needs of a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce.

About You

You are an experienced occupational health professional with strong clinical expertise, leadership capability, and a passion for improving employee health and wellbeing. You can translate complex clinical information into practical, effective workplace solutions and influence decisions at all levels of an organisation.

You will bring compassion, sound professional judgement, strategic thinking, and the confidence to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration, with the relevant recognised occupational health qualification.
  • Extensive specialist occupational health knowledge and experience.
  • Experience in occupational health case management, workplace adjustments, and health surveillance programmes.
  • Strong relationship-building, communication, leadership, and influencing skills.
  • The ability to explain complex clinical matters clearly to non-clinical audiences.
  • Excellent judgement, discretion, and a strong commitment to confidentiality.
  • Experience contributing to occupational health strategies, policies, and service improvements.
  • A proactive approach to colleague wellbeing, prevention, and continuous improvement.

Experience in transport, rail, or another safety-critical environment would be advantageous. An Occupational Health Specialist Practitioner qualification is also desirable.

You will join a team committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

This role offers the opportunity to:

  • Make a tangible difference to colleague health and wellbeing.
  • Shape and influence occupational health practices and employee experience across a large organisation.
  • Work collaboratively with a wide range of professional stakeholders.
  • Contribute to a healthier, safer, and more inclusive workplace.
  • Drive improvements in occupational health provision and preventative wellbeing initiatives.
  • Enjoy the flexibility of a part-time, hybrid working arrangement.

If you are passionate about occupational health, enjoy supporting people through complex health challenges, and want to lead initiatives that shape the future of workplace wellbeing, our client would love to hear from you.

For details call Marissa on 01908 382503 or email marissa@greyssr.co.uk


Location: Remote | Salary: £65000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 13/10/2026

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