Occupational Health and Wellbeing Manager (1051)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Health and Wellbeing Manager to lead and shape our occupational health (OH) and wellbeing provision. Sitting within the People team, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, efficient and value-for-money service that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our colleagues.

This is a strategic and operational role, working with a range of stakeholders to drive improvements in health outcomes, reduce absence, and promote a proactive wellbeing culture across the organisation.

What You Will Do

• Lead the review and delivery model of Occupational Health services, ensuring a high-quality and cost-effective provision
• Manage relationships and contracts with external OH suppliers, ensuring performance, quality, and continuous improvement
• Develop, implement and evaluate health and wellbeing strategies, aligned to business goals and legislative requirements
• Support the People team and Line Managers in effective sickness absence management through training, coaching, and guidance
• Analyse and present sickness absence data and trends, providing insight and recommendations to senior leadership
• Introduce and evaluate clinically effective medical assistance programmes to support colleague rehabilitation and return to work
• Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to address wellbeing priorities such as mental health, stress, and rehabilitation
• Develop processes and systems for managing OH data, ensuring effective reporting and evidence-based decision making
• Provide expert advice on medical referrals and case management
• Manage the Occupational Health and wellbeing budget effectively
• Promote understanding and best practice in OH across the organisation
• Manage delivery of our contractual obligations under the concession.
• Contribute to training and capability building within HR and management teams
• Stay up to date with emerging legislation and best practice, supporting organisational compliance
• Step in to support operational teams during disruption where required

What You Will Bring

• A recognised occupational health qualification, ideally with experience in the rail industry or similar safety-critical environment
• CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) and commitment to continuous professional development
• Significant experience (c.5 years) in a similar OH or wellbeing leadership role
• Strong commercial awareness with proven contract and supplier management experience
• Excellent analytical skills, with experience interpreting and presenting data to inform decisions
• Strong influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills at a senior level
• A proactive, strategic mindset with the ability to implement practical, measurable solutions
• Experience in developing wellbeing strategies and managing absence effectively
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving capabilities
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and respond positively to change

Why Join Us?

• • Be part of a forward-thinking organisation shaping the future of rail travel
  • Influence and lead meaningful wellbeing initiatives that make a real difference
  • Work within a collaborative and supportive People team
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth

Benefits and Rewards

Travel Benefits (discretionary):

• Free zones 1-6 Oyster travel card, for you and another person who lives at the same address
• 75% discount on all UK rail travel, and some international services

Pension: You will be automatically enrolled into our excellent pension scheme. After two years, you will have the option of joining our defined benefits scheme

Star Hub: A dedicated online benefits platform for retail and entertainment discounts

About Us

GTS values its workforce, offers career progression and provides a platform to grow and develop.

We aspire to set a new transport standard for the UK, moving people and connecting communities better than anyone else. We are making long-term improvements to our network and creating a better service for our customers. We are a trusted operator with proven experience and have a mission to enable our employees to reach their full potential.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, disability or gender and are committed to creating a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.