Senior Transition Manager

Job Title: Senior Transition Manager

Location: Homebased

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum + benefits

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - 12 months

Hours: Full time

Closing date for applications will be Thursday 26/02/26.

Right to live and work in the UK is required for this role

The successful candidate will go through security clearance.

Optima Health are the UK market leader of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services. Our heritage can be traced back to 1947 where we were pioneers in the provision of Occupational Health and have led the way ever since, bringing new and innovative solutions to employers across the UK. We can offer unrivalled clinical expertise and industry leading tailored solutions to our clients.

We work with over two thousand businesses, in various industries, and our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the UK workforce by supporting healthy high performance in our client organisations, helping them to achieve their full potential through their people.

Optima Health not only provide an excellent package, but we also offer a structured induction and training programme in your first few weeks. We offer tailored career development and opportunities for further training and qualifications, to support you in your career journey. We are committed to making this a really great place to work, so together, we live by our values;
We are one team, we do the right thing, we are shaping tomorrow, and we are never too big to care.

The Senior Transition Manager holds overall responsibility for coordinating and delivering the clients Medical Assessment service transition, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Reporting to the Director, the role requires the capability to lead the project team independently while working closely with senior stakeholders.

This is a hands‑on leadership role, accountable for developing and delivering key work packages, delegating effectively across work streams, and proactively managing risks and issues. The post holder must operate with gravitas and credibility, confidently influencing both internal and external stakeholders and demonstrating Optima Health's expertise in effective service transition.

The role also works closely with the Serco Project Management Office to ensure robust progress tracking and clear, efficient reporting.

• Lead and manage the clients Transition Project through to completion, taking direct and proactive responsibility for project success and ownership of the medical transition plan.
• Work independently and confidently to design and deliver work packages required for the clients Transition project, working within agreed change control parameters.
• Engage stakeholders as required to gain support and resources required to deliver the clients Transition project successfully.
• Use initiative to ensure effective and efficient use of time of self and others, to enable flexible, timely delivery of the project, whilst minimising the cost of change.
• Responsible for the requirements compliance matrix, ensuring the project are evidencing our service against the requirements.
• Use change control procedures, standards, tools and support resources in a smart way to enhance the stakeholder experience of change and promote delivery of responsive, timely and high‑quality projects.
• Maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaboratively work with the Project Management Office within Serco.
• Identifying and mitigating key risks and issues impacting project delivery.
• Research and analysis of key opportunities to inform decision making.
• Create clear documentation in the form of flowcharts, document guides or presentations.
• Some travel will be required.
• Whilst maintaining necessary proper controls and operating in line with the company's flexible working policy, promote the innovative use of communications technology to improve flexible working, thereby helping to retain talent and reduce travelling.
• Lead by example and be an inspirational role model for the Optima Health values – One Team, never too big to care, doing the right thing and shaping tomorrow.

• Good understanding of medical services, and regulated environments including health screening and Occupational Health industry.
• Experience of managing projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to influence and persuade others.
• Competent in planning and coordinating multiple streams of activity.
• Demonstrable problem‑solving skills.
• PRINCE2 or equivalent qualified (desirable).
• Ability to design and deliver work packages.
• Ability to delegate effectively.
• Ability to undertake research and data analysis for reports.
• Ability to drive change and delivery through influencing and collaboration.
• Ability and confidence to work with senior internal and external customers.
• Experience working independently in a cross functional environment and adjust well to changing…