Occupational Health Manager
Location: Manchester
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Occupational Health Manager – Manchester
Are you an experienced Occupational Health professional looking to take the next step in your leadership career?
Our client is looking for an experienced Occupational Health Manager to lead and develop their growing Occupational Health team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established organisation where you'll play a key role in delivering an outstanding Occupational Health service while mentoring and supporting a team of Occupational Health Advisers and Administrators.
The Role
As Occupational Health Manager, you will provide both operational leadership and clinical oversight, ensuring the delivery of a high‑quality, client‑focused Occupational Health service across a diverse range of industries.
Working within a fast‑paced environment, you'll be responsible for maintaining exceptional clinical standards, supporting and developing your team, driving service performance and ensuring compliance with clinical governance standards and agreed service level agreements (SLAs).
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys combining people management with clinical excellence and is looking to make a genuine impact within a growing Occupational Health provider.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and develop a team of Occupational Health Advisers and Administrators.
- Ensure the delivery of a high‑quality Occupational Health service in line with clinical governance standards.
- Monitor service performance and ensure compliance with SLAs and departmental objectives.
- Provide clinical guidance, coaching and mentoring to the Occupational Health team.
- Conduct quality audits and implement continuous service improvements.
- Deliver training, inductions and ongoing professional development for the team.
- Support the management of complex clinical cases, safeguarding concerns and escalations.
- Carry out regular one‑to‑one meetings, performance reviews and team development sessions.
- Produce operational reports and support the wider management team with service delivery.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A Specialist Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health.
- Current NMC registration.
- Previous experience managing or leading an Occupational Health team.
- Excellent knowledge of Occupational Health case management and clinical governance.
- Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills.
- Outstanding communication and organisational abilities.
- The ability to manage competing priorities within a busy Occupational Health environment.
What's on Offer
- Salary of £50,000 - £60,000
- Excellent benefits package
- Full‑time permanent position
- Ongoing professional development
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to influence and shape Occupational Health service delivery
- Career progression within a growing organisation
If you're passionate about leading teams, maintaining clinical excellence and delivering exceptional Occupational Health services, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply
Please send your CV to Finlay Robertson at f.robertson@purosearch.com.
Alternatively, contact Finlay for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
Occupational Health Manager in Manchester employer: Purosearch Ltd
Purosearch Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing and supportive work environment for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with SEMH needs. Located in the picturesque Natland, Cumbria, employees benefit from a family-run culture that prioritises professional development and teamwork, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to grow and thrive in their role. With competitive salaries and a commitment to high care standards, Purosearch Ltd stands out as a rewarding place to work for dedicated individuals seeking meaningful employment.
