Occupational Health Service Manager

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 63,000 - GBP 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking an Occupational Health Service Manager to lead and oversee health services, ensuring compliance and wellbeing of the workforce. The ideal candidate will have senior management experience in Occupational Health within large organizations, with responsibilities including team leadership, health surveillance program management, and engaging stakeholders effectively. This permanent role is based in-person in the center of Cambridge, with a competitive salary ranging from £63,606 to £67,468.

Qualifications

• Experience with managing a large team of occupational health professionals.
• Ability to work under pressure with tact and discretion.
• Proven ability to collaborate with senior management and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the provision of occupational health services.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and employment law.
• Manage health-related problems effectively to maintain workforce wellbeing.

Skills

Senior management experience in Occupational Health Services

People management and leadership skills

Case load management

Health surveillance/health screening management

Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Employment Law

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Ability to engage with stakeholders

Education

First degree nursing qualification in Occupational Health

Job description

# Occupational Health Service ManagerThe University of Cambridge is one of the largest and most prestigious universities in the UK, employing more than 13,000 staff in a wide range of academic, research and professional services roles. Occupational Health is central to meeting the University's legal responsibilities and its commitment - under its People Strategy - to staff health and wellbeing It is responsible for the provision of occupational health services and strategies for the prevention of ill health, and promotion of health and wellbeing amongst University staff, including postgraduate / research staff, and some undergraduate student groups, i.e. medical, veterinary and PGCE (teaching) students.This an exciting time to be joining the University as Occupational Health prepares to move into new purposely-designed accommodation early in 2027.The Role:Meeting these needs requires effective leadership of Occupational Health by a professional and experienced Occupational Health Nurse (the Service Manager), ensuring a high standard of service delivery complaint with clinical practice and standards. The Occupational Health Service Manager leads and oversees provision of occupational services to the University, directing a team of nine occupational health professionals (nurses, advisors and technicians), working alongside five contracted NHS Doctors, and externally contracted clinicians, in addition to close working with other University departments such as the Safety Office, Human Resources and Staff Counselling.The Service Manager has overall responsibility for delivery of occupational health services that meet the requirements of the University, including statutory requirements under health, safety and employment law, and to help maintain the health and wellbeing of the work force so they can work effectively and to the best of their ability, ensuring that health related problems are effectively managed.About You:To be successful in this role, you must join us with:* Senior management experience in Occupational Health Services within a large organisation, with demonstrable people management and leadership skills.* Experience with case load management, referral work, and health surveillance / health screening programme management.* Comprehensive knowledge of Health, Safety, Occupational Health, and Employment Law.* Excellent organisational, business planning and communication skills, ability to work under pressure, to act with tact and discretion.* Proven ability to engage and collaborate with key stakeholders, peers, senior management and staff.* A first degree nursing qualification in Occupational Health.This is a permanent role based in-person in the centre of Cambridge.Interviews will take place in Cambridge on Tuesday 7th April.Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check (enhanced with adults' barred list) and a health assessment.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: [e-mail] quote reference AS48562 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.### Department/location### Salary£63,606-£67,468### ReferenceAS48562### Category### Date published9 February 2026### Closing date8 March 2026