Occupational Health Administrator - part time
Occupational Health
Location: Derby - Head Office Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £26,053per annum pro rata Closing Date: Sunday 08 November 2026 Interview Date: Wednesday 18 November 2026 Reference: OHAPT-26
Occupational Health Administrator
We are proud to be One Team at East Midlands Railway (EMR). We are passionate about keeping people safe, delighting our customers, doing the right thing and putting customers at the heart of our sustainable railway for the East Midlands. With over 2,600 employees, our people are the reason we are so successful, and our employees make a crucial contribution to this.
Ten times accredited as a Top Employer and Gold accredited for Inclusive Employers Standards, we value our people and are dedicated to making sure that everybody feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work.
At EMR we want to proactively embrace diversity across our workforce and recognise that we are under-represented in some areas. We’re therefore taking positive steps to promote a positive and inclusive culture and we welcome applications from everyone to help us better represent our communities.
Our Occupational Health Administrator will assist with the day-to-day management of the Occupational Health department. They will play an integral role in the multi-disciplinary team, managing the clinical appointment calendar, liaising with managers and rosters to release employees for appointments, and providing confidential support for record management. Our Administrator will be the friendly face of our department, welcoming employees visiting in-person, managing our wellbeing inbox, and answering phone queries.
The successful post holder will also be required to manage the day to day purchasing of supplies, including raising purchase orders, process invoices and stock take.
Key Skills & Experience we are looking for
- Experience working in an Medical/Health administrative role
- Be a competent IT user, with experience of using Office packages (Word, Excel etc.) and an ability to effectively enter data at pace and process medically sensitive documents
- Be able to evidence an ability to work well as part of a fast-paced team, and able to work autonomously without supervision
- Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to work with colleagues at all levels of the business
As well as a competitive salary, we’ll also offer you:
- 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising to 34 days after 2 years of service
- Free travel on East Midlands Railway and other train companies operated by Transport UK
- 75% discount on other national rail train companies, including for partners and dependants
- Discounted friends and family tickets on the EMR network
- Various personal development and progression opportunities
This part-time 21.45 hours a week position is based in Derby, Pride Park. The part-time hours are open for discussion; however the successful candidate will be required in the office on busy clinic days which are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Closing Date: Sunday 8 th November
Interview Date: 18 th or 19 th November 2026
Important Notice to Candidate: AI Use Monitoring
Please be advised that all responses to questions on this application form will be carefully monitored for indications of AI assistance. It is important to us that you are being your authentic self so please base your answers on your personal knowledge and experience.
Any detected use of AI-generated content will result in disqualification from the application process. We value integrity and transparency in all applications and appreciate your cooperation in maintaining these standards.
If you're successful in this role, you'll be expected to support our frontline colleagues at some points throughout the year. This might be undertaking safety critical work, for which you'll receive training, but it could just be helping out with Customer Service when our stations are busy. We're One Team, and that means our managers step up for the frontline, not just manage from a distance. Supporting frontline colleagues is part of our DNA at EMR.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, we promote equal opportunities for all. East Midlands Railway is a non-discriminatory employer committed to the recruitment and promotion of all on the basis of ability and merit irrespective of disability, race, gender, health, social class, sexual preference, marital status, nationality, religion, employment status or age. We’ll treat your application fairly and assess you for the job based on merit and skills.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds , we promote equal opportunities for all. East Midlands Railway is a non-discriminatory employer committed to the recruitment and promotion of all on the basis of ability and merit irrespective of disability, race, gender, health, social class, sexual preference, marital status, nationality, religion, employment status or age. We’ll treat your application fairly and assess you for the job based on merit and skills.
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Occupational Health Administrator employer: East Midlands Railway
East Midlands Railway (EMR) is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional development of its employees, particularly through structured roles like the Fleet Graduate Engineer. With a strong focus on mentorship from Chartered Engineers and opportunities to rotate through various functions, EMR fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages growth and innovation in railway engineering. Located in the vibrant East Midlands, employees benefit from a supportive environment that values safety and leadership, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
