Occupational Health Manager

Rare and exciting opportunity for a seasoned Occupational Health professional to bring their skills to an internal function in a leading manufacturing business. The OH department is testament to the business's people first philosophy and is integral to the wellbeing of circa 700 staff, Overseeing an OH Nurse and reporting to the HR Manager, the Occupational Health Manager will be proactive in their approach and strive to continuously improve the OH offering for the business.
Core duties include:

• Lead the site Occupational Health Service, including direct line management of an Occupational Health nurse, to meet business and employee needs.
• Ensure OH policies adhere to latest best practice including publication and education to all employees where required, as well as appropriate consultation with union representatives.
• Presentation of OH information that highlights key absence trends, with appropriate interpretation of underlying issues and offering of potential solutions.
• Manage the rehabilitation and redeployment of employees who have restrictions to duties.
• Ensure all pre-employment health screening is carried out and appropriate actions taken
• Establish and maintain systems for health surveillance and monitoring
• Make a positive contribution to site Health & Safety matters, including joint co-ordination of risk assessments including monitoring of the working environment, and providing advice and recommendations on health hazards and their effective control.
• Identify and prioritise site health needs and develop and implement health promotion activities
• Provide a confidential ‘listening ear’ to all employees and advise on health-related matters
• Provide Occupational Health advice, guidance and training to Line Managers

Applications are encouraged from those who hold an Occupational Health degree or diploma and bring significant experience of proactive OH delivery. This role is 5 days on site, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. There is also a market leading benefits package including bonus and helathcare. Full job deascription available on request. Apply today for immediate consideration.