Occupational Health Advisor in Auchterarder

Position

We are seeking a highly experienced and truly exceptional Occupational Health Advisor to join our People team, bringing expertise, care and professionalism to support the wellbeing of our people.

Base Pay Range

On target earning potential £51,800 per annum, comprising a base salary of £46,800 plus a qualified estimate of £5,000 in gratuities and service charge.*

About Gleneagles

One of the world’s most iconic luxury hotels and sporting estates, Gleneagles has been making memories for a century. Crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2024 Cateys and Number One Resort in the UK & Ireland by readers of the Travel + Leisure for their 2025 World’s Best Awards, everything we do is about surpassing expectations and creating unrivalled adventures for our guests.

Working at Gleneagles

We’re devoted to making our people feel as valued as our guests. In this way, we strive to support the whole ‘you’ – not just the professional part but the personal part too. People join our team for all sorts of reasons; some work here permanently to develop a career, some work seasonally, while others have a schedule to fit around their personal commitments. However long you plan to stay with us and whatever hours you’d prefer to work, we’re open to flexible working requests and offer hours, shift patterns and contract types to suit everyone.

Location

Auchterarder, just off the A9. Gleneagles is also within easy reach of a number of Scottish towns and cities: Edinburgh City Centre (1hr), Glasgow or Dundee (50mins),ling and Perth (25mins).

Responsibilities

• Reviewing pre-employment health questionnaires for our new employees to ascertain their fitness to perform specific roles; identifying any existing health conditions requiring support/modification of working practices to comply with the relevant legislation
• Arranging and completing assessments related to fitness standards for particular job roles e.g. drivers, food handlers, working at heights etc.
• Liaising with our Risk Management team to stay abreast of departmental occupational risks, ensuring risk assessments are in place where required, conducting these where necessary
• Consulting with our OH Physician to ensure our health surveillance programme is appropriate, accurately completed and meets current legislative requirements; advising managers of collective health surveillance results, identifying issues as appropriate and supporting resolution
• Providing advice to Line Managers and Business Partners regarding work and health following Occupational Health referrals due to sickness absence, work performance, health conditions, injury etc.
• Assisting Line Managers and Business Partners in managing people absence to reduce levels and costs
• Making and managing onward referrals to the OH physician, General Practitioners, OH physiotherapy, CBT Counsellor, our Employee Assistance Programme and other relevant health providers within your professional practice
• Administering the system for delivering Display Screen Equipment training and self-assessment
• Following up on specific DSE issues identified which may be impacting health
• Working with all stakeholders in identifying opportunities for health promotion, health engagement activities, education, training and preventative measures and contributing to the development, delivery and promotion of Gleneagles Health & Wellbeing Strategy
• Progressing and maintaining arrangements for the Healthy Working Lives initiative and awards
• Providing back‑up for first aid incidents as required; regular checking of departmental first aid supplies and Automatic External Defibrillators
• Maintaining a system to enable the provision of Occupational Health activity, collating reports on emerging trends/outcomes, developing, implementing and regularly reviewing operating policies and procedures
• Inputting projected Occupational Health costs to the budget process, effectively managing these costs
• Reviewing periodic reports from the EAP service along with the Account Manager and the People Partner Lead, providing recommendations for improvement and innovative solutions
• Interacting with our guests, always warm, professional, helpful and doing everything you can to exceed their expectations; playing your part in making their stay with us 5 star in every way

Qualifications – The kind of person we\’re looking for

• A Registered General Nurse (RGN) with an Occupational Health qualification, also Part 3 of the NMC registered
• You bring significant experience in delivering Occupational Health services, with a strong professional foundation gained either as an independent practitioner or as part of a dedicated Occupational Health team
• Extensive knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and Occupational Health Law are both key for this role, and you’re confident in applying both the theoretical frameworks and the practical elements of best practice to support a safe and thriving workplace
• Ideally, you’ll also have experience providing Mental Health support, along with a sound understanding of A&E procedures, enabling you to respond effectively and compassionately to a wide range of colleague health needs
• You\’re committed to championing wellbeing and ensuring our people feel supported, cared for and safe in their working environment
• Highly motivated and possessing an immense sense of pride in your work; you\’re passionate about delivering the high standards for our guests in line with the Gleneagles brand
• You have a positive “can do” attitude to solving problems in a professional and courteous manner
• A strong team player with great communication skills and an enthusiastic approach; you\’re well organised and punctual with an eagle eye for detail
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and above all has fun along the way

Benefits – What’s in it for you

Time to let your hair down

• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) that increases with service
• Seasonal parties and local social events
• 50% discount on Food & Beverage, Country Pursuits, Spa and Hair Salon (Mon‑Thurs) and the Golf Driving Range
• Golf Membership (with access to all 3 championship courses) for £50.00 per annum

Treats in your pocket

• Flexi points into your Perkbox wallet to spend as you choose. The points can be spent immediately, or you can save them up over a number of months, for perks that cost that little bit more. All this gives you greater choice, so you can pick the things that mean the most to you!
• Free ‘pay day’ lunch and monthly drinks offers

Be our guest

• Stay with us as a guest at Gleneagles or Gleneagles Townhouse for up to 2 nights per year at £95.00 per night – a benefit available upon completion of 12 months service
• Friends & Family discounted rate of £225 – £275 B&B per night at Gleneagles
• Enjoy discounted rooms and restaurants rates with up to 50% off across the wider Ennismore brands and hotels, located across some spectacular locations, including London, Paris, Rome, Dubai, Doha, Rio, NY, Chicago and LA…to name just a few
• Subsidised, single occupancy, en‑suite accommodation available on our estate

Investment in your development and wellbeing

• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme, offering support and confidential advice for you and your family when you need it most
• Ongoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training qualifications and programmes
• Internal career opportunities across a wider range of specialisms and departments
• Monthly recognition programme
• Volunteering day every year with a charitable partner of your choice
• Complimentary access to our staff gym
• Gleneagles Cycle Scheme to spread the cost of the bike that you really want and reduce your carbon footprint

*About gratuities & service charge

• Gratuities (tips) and service charge (an additional charge added to our room rates and services across the estate that is passed directly to our employees) are paid on a pro‑rata basis regardless of your role
• It is estimated that in 2025, our full‑time employees can expect to receive around £5,000 in addition to their annual salary

If you are our next Occupational Health Advisor, please forward your most recent CV to us today!

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function & Industries

Health Care Provider – Hospitality