Occupational Health Manager

Position Snapshot

 Nestlé UK&I 

Occupational Health Manager

 York

Competitive Salary + 17% Car allowance + Potential Bonus + Private Health cover (family) + Pension Scheme + 25 days holiday +12 days flex leave + Other Excellent Benefits  

Championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business.   

At Nestlé we are proud to support and provide equality of opportunity that supports employees to effectively blend their work life and commitments through hybrid and flexible working arrangements, so speak to us to understand what this could look like for you. 

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Health Manager to shape the future of our in-house Occupational Health service at Nestlé UK & Ireland. In this pivotal role, you'll lead a dedicated team to deliver a high-quality, efficient, and proactive health service that supports our people across all sites.

As part of our Workplace & Wellbeing team, you'll provide strategic leadership, clinical expertise, and operational excellence to ensure our Occupational Health provision meets the evolving needs of the business.

A day in the life of Occupational Health Manager

No two days are the same in Occupational Health, You will;

• Lead and develop the Occupational Health team, ensuring they have the tools, resources, and capability to deliver exceptional service.
• Coach and advise managers and teams on health-related legal requirements, risk assessment, and case management.
• Provide clinical expertise to ensure our programmes deliver the best possible outcomes for employees.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the Nestlé UK & Ireland wider organisation to drive continuous improvement.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Educating managers and employees on health risks (work-related and non-work-related).
• Using analytics to identify trends, interpret results, and support corrective actions.
• Supporting line managers in fitness-for-task and return-to-work assessments, including work modifications.
• Supporting health surveillance programmes and ensuring compliance with governance and audit.

What Will Make You Successful

You'll be a qualified Occupational Health practitioner with broad experience in the field and a passion for driving health and wellbeing initiatives. You'll bring:

• SCPHN qualification and strong clinical expertise.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience influencing behavioural change and embedding forward-thinking OH strategies.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to use data to inform decisions.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across all organisational levels.

Additional desirable experience:

• Leading in a matrix organisation for 3–5 years and maintaining SEQOHS accreditation.
• Building OH systems and using analytics to identify trends and develop data-driven solutions.
• Working cross-functionally and managing complex stakeholder relationships.

What you need to know

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you'd expect from a business the size of Nestlé – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth. 

 
The closing date for this role is 17th December

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé ) 

We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken