Head of Health

7 days ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom West Midlands Trains Full time

As part of the Transport UK Group, West Midlands Trains operates around 1,300 train journeys each day, serving over 60 million passengers annually across our two brands—West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway.

We are committed to delivering a safe and reliable train service by investing in our fleet, stations, and, most importantly, our people. As part of this commitment, we’re seeking a strategic and compassionate leader to join us as our new **Head of Health & Wellbeing**. In this high-impact role, you’ll shape and deliver a forward-thinking health and wellbeing strategy that enables our people to thrive—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

You’ll lead a dedicated team and work collaboratively across the business to embed a culture of wellbeing, manage key service providers, and ensure our approach meets the highest standards of care, compliance, and innovation.

**What does the job involve?**
- Leading the development and implementation of a holistic health and wellbeing strategy aligned with organisational goals and best practice.
- Managing and evaluating third-party occupational health providers, including physiotherapy, drug and alcohol screening, and employee assistance programmes.
- Providing expert advice on occupational health, regulatory compliance, and statutory requirements.
- Overseeing the delivery of wellbeing initiatives, including mental health support, absence management, and engagement programmes.
- Line managing the Engagement & Wellbeing Manager and Lead HR Services Officer (Occupational Health).
- Developing and maintaining quality assurance systems to meet internal standards and external accreditations (e.g. SEQOHS).
- Monitoring and reporting on workforce health trends, including absence and restricted duties, to inform business decisions.
- Representing the company in industry forums and working groups, contributing to policy development and research.
- Managing departmental budgets and ensuring value for money in service delivery.

**Knowledge and Experience**
- Degree-level education (Occupational Health or a related field preferred).
- NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent in Occupational Safety and Health.
- Proven leadership experience at a senior level, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
- Strong background in occupational health management, with knowledge of clinical governance and quality standards.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills across a wide range of stakeholders.
- Experience managing third-party contracts and working in multi-agency environments.
- Financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and delivering cost-effective services.
- Ability to interpret complex information and make sound, evidence-based decisions.

**What are the salary and benefits?**
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Defined Benefit pension - one of the best in the UK
- Free travel on all our trains and those of other train companies within our parent group—for you, your partner, and any dependent children
- 75% discount on all other train company travel tickets
- Retail discounts
- Career development opportunities

Applications will be considered from colleagues with at least six months’ experience, following successful completion of their probationary period and a full review of absence and disciplinary records.

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