Occupational Health Manager

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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What will this role achieve?

As Occupational Health Manager, you will own leadership of the occupational health operational team in delivering their advisory, supportive & assessing responsibilities. Including the delivery of statutory health surveillance in a timely and effective manner. Playing  a key role in developing and executing the Health & Wellbeing strategy effectively across UK geography.

Please note: The role is home-based with travel as required to sites dotted around the UK from London to Carlisle.  Travel is minimal and led by the demands of the business. 

What will be your key deliverables?  

• Leading the clinical and operational aspect of the Occupational Health service, setting clear vision, strategies, and targets and managing the in-house team of 2 x Occupational Health Nurses, 5 x Specialist Occupational Health Advisors (2 of which are Clinical Leads) and 1 x Occupational Health administrator.  Direct line management of the 5 OHAs.
• Monitoring and driving compliance with standards and OH metrics leading to opportunities for benchmarking and continuous improvement
• Being a key contributor and clinical leader in the event of a pandemic
• Developing the service to secure SEQOHS Accreditation
• Writing, reviewing, and updating OH policy and procedures  
• Supporting the management of OH service providers, in particular our embedded physiotherapy partners.
• Ensuring health surveillance/assessment, triage, case management, OH deliverables are managed effectively
• Maintaining OH records in a secure and confidential manner
• Maintaining clinical skills within OH by participating in case management/health surveillance and other clinical service delivery, decided by business demand 

Bring your experience!

• An OH leader and a registered nurse with a qualification in Occupational Health
• A confident, professional, influential, experienced OH lead with proven ability to effectively lead and manage OH teams, engaging positively with business key stakeholders & external partners
• Clinical governance, risk, and quality management experience
• Contract management experience
• Demonstrable communication and negotiating skills
• Experience supporting and advising senior leaders
• Strong presentation & communication skills
• Proven resilience in an OH environment to deal with the demands of the role. 

pladis does also use both Psychometric and Aptitude tests to support our processes so you may be asked to complete these as part of your process. Some processes may differ, but we will keep you updated!

Our Values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.

Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better

Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.