About us

Our purpose is simple, to save lives at sea. Since the 19th century, our crews have been risking their lives to save those who are in danger of drowning and we are now a world class lifesaving charity delivering across the UK, Ireland and internationally, celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2024.

A fantastic opportunity has recently arisen for an Occupational Health Manager to join our team on a full time, permanent basis. In this role you will lead the RNLI Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team that delivers occupational health and wellbeing services across the RNLI that ensure our volunteers and employees remain fit and well to perform the vital roles they fulfil in helping us to achieve our purpose of saving lives at sea.

Undertaking the full breadth of Occupational Health activity this role manages a central team, third party providers and a network of internal stakeholders across the organisation with the aim of ensuring we proactively look after the health and wellbeing of our people.

Some of the benefits

• Salary £48,521 - £57,084 (dependent on experience)
• Flexible / Hybrid working
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
• Life assurance
• Contributory Health and dental cash plans
• Employee Assistance Programme – Support 24/7
• Ongoing support for Continuing Professional Development

About the role

The role will be based predominantly onsite at our Support Centre in Poole, Dorset, with options to work remotely, and represents an excellent opportunity for a NMC qualified, experienced Occupational Health Manager to take on a new challenge within their career.

Leading a friendly, supportive team including OH Physician and Advisors, Administrators, and a dedicated Wellbeing team, you will oversee the provision of specialist health advice and assistance to colleagues across the organisation. The department contribute to the management of fitness for work and sickness absence, plus the prevention of work-related ill health in maritime, production and office environments across the UK and Ireland and overseas.

You will provide clinical leadership in all aspects of Occupational Health. Outward facing to the business, you will also be the key interface between management in various business areas and Occupational Health, ensuring that our service meets the needs of the business.

You must have strong organisational, communication and leadership skills, plus the ability to multi-task in a busy changing environment. The ability to work flexibly, manage a team, establish priorities, and adapt to change are also essential.

About you

• Part 3 NMC Registered Nurse with proven managerial experience in occupational health within a medium to large scale multi-site business, including people management experience.
• Previous experience as an occupational health advisor with extensive knowledge in case management and workplace assessments.
• A degree level qualification in occupational health.

So, if you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference, have the experience to help develop our service and enjoy leading a team, this could be the role for you. Please apply via the button shown.

Safeguarding

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; ensuring the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero tolerance approach to proven incidents of bullying, abuse, harassment or exploitation. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Diversity at the RNLI

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for nearly 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.