Senior Occupational Health Advisor - Bakery

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Competitive salary

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Private Healthcare

Highly competitive rewards package including Group Pension

Why join us?

We’re constantly evolving, progressing and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more.

About the role

The Senior Occupational Health Advisor will play a key role in ensuring the effective delivery of a high-quality Occupational Health (OH) service within either the Bakery or Meals sectors and Group Services. Reporting to the Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing, this role will involve managing a team of OH Advisors, leading projects, and implementing health and wellbeing strategies across the business. The Senior Occupational Health advisor will also work closely with a Wellbeing Business Partner to provide appropriate direction from an occupational health perspective and collaborate on various wellbeing and occupational health initiatives.

Role Accountabilities

Occupational Health and Wellbeing Strategy:

• Develop and implement OH strategies for the business sectors, ensuring alignment with the broader organisational objectives. • Develop lead health initiatives that promote attendance and employee wellbeing, and add value to the business. • Provide expert advice on occupational health procedures, practices, and programmes.

Functional Leadership:

• Provide guidance and leadership to OH Advisors and their teams, ensuring a consistent approach across both sectors. • Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the OH team.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including HR, health professionals, and industry bodies.

OH System Ownership:

• Oversee the implementation of OH systems, including digital health tools (e.g., OH System, Aviva DigiCare, Wellbeing Toolkit, Health Promotion campaigns, Health and Wellbeing policies). • Drive the move from paper-based to digital systems for health reporting and surveillance. • Ensure the OH team effectively uses technology to enhance service delivery.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with OH policies, industry best practices, and legal and safety requirements, including GDPR, health surveillance, and medical confidentiality. • Monitor the team’s adherence to relevant safety and regulatory standards.

Measurement:

• Establish KPIs to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the OH service, including health surveillance, absence reduction, and employee wellbeing. • Report on progress, risks, and achievements to various stakeholders highlighting the value and return on investment of OH initiatives.

• Promote a proactive approach to health and wellbeing throughout the Bakery and Meals sectors.

Case Management:

• To support or undertake case management of a serious nature when referred by an OH & Wellbeing Advisor or manager within their sectors. Always available for support or advice as the ‘expert’ within sector of responsibility.

Policy Management:

• Lead the review and implementation of OH policies, ensuring they meet industry standards and support operational needs. • Work towards achieving and maintaining relevant accreditations (e.g., SEQOHS).

Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to improve the OH service and drive changes that add value. • Encourage the team to adopt best practices and share lessons learned.

Team Management:

• Manage the day-to-day activities of OH Advisors, providing direction and support. • Coordinate health surveillance activities and ensure appropriate escalation for cases requiring specialist input.

Functional Development and Networking:

• Collaborate with various stakeholders within organisation including Health and Safety, Technical, HR, People Services and Operational colleagues.

About you

Nursing qualification (EN/RGN) with a minimum Occupational Health qualification at the Diploma level. Experience in Occupational Health practice, including managing and leading teams. Demonstrated track record of delivering occupational health initiatives and managing health surveillance. Ability to work flexibly, including potential for regular travel. A full UK driving licence is essential. Experience with change management and implementing system-based improvements. Project management and leadership skills, with the ability to drive OH and wellbeing initiatives. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills. Logical and pragmatic problem-solving abilities. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Full awareness of current OH, Health & Safety and relevant employment legislation.

What you’ll receive.

As an equal opportunity employer, we’re committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits and wellbeing offerings that are important to you.

You’ll enjoy:

Life Assurance (2.5 x salary) Private medical insurance (employee & family cover) Car allowance Annual Bonus Scheme 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays as standard (may vary by role) Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme Discount & cashback platform Personal Accident Insurance Free health check Employee Assistance Programme A range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Salary sacrifice car lease scheme Free independent mortgage advice Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Free car parking – Site dependant

Proud to be Bakkavor

We’re proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We’re proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. We’re driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business – come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team!

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