Occupational Health Clinical Lead

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Home-Based (National Travel Required) £55,000 – £60,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

At The Compleat Food Group, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a safe, healthy and supportive working environment, and we're looking for an experienced Occupational Health Clinical Lead to help shape and drive our Occupational Health strategy across the business.

Reporting to the Director of Health, Safety & Environment, you'll be responsible for leading the delivery and continuous improvement of our Occupational Health service, ensuring employees receive the highest standards of support while helping the business meet its legal, ethical and operational responsibilities.

This role is predominantly home-based, with travel required to sites across the UK for workplace assessments, health surveillance activities, clinical walkthroughs and stakeholder engagement.

You'll play a key role in influencing business-wide Occupational Health strategy, managing complex cases, supporting operational decision-making, and driving improvements that enhance employee wellbeing and business performance.

• Provide expert clinical leadership and guidance across the business.
• Lead and develop the company's Occupational Health strategy and service delivery model.
• Ensure robust clinical governance, audit processes and compliance standards are maintained.
• Act as the internal subject matter expert on Occupational Health legislation, best practice and regulatory requirements.
• Provide advice and support on complex Occupational Health cases and workplace health risks.
• Manage, coach and develop the in-house Occupational Health team.
• Provide leadership, supervision and support to the Occupational Health Screening and Duty Nurse.
• Conduct performance reviews, development planning and capability assessments.
• Build a culture focused on service excellence, clinical quality and continuous improvement.

• Manage complex employee health referrals and support cases through to resolution.
• Work closely with HR, HSE and operational teams to identify risks and implement practical solutions.
• Conduct workplace assessments and health-related walkthrough surveys.
• Lead investigations relating to employee health concerns, complaints and compliance matters.
• Support effective rehabilitation, fitness-to-work and workplace adjustment processes.
• Drive improvements to Occupational Health processes, systems and service delivery.
• Analyse health trends and service data to identify opportunities for intervention and improvement.
• Develop and implement Occupational Health initiatives that support employee wellbeing and business objectives.
• Ensure Occupational Health services remain aligned with legal requirements and industry best practice.

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across HR, HSE and Operations.
• Provide clinical oversight and support relating to external Occupational Health providers.
• Collaborate with business leaders to improve Occupational Health outcomes across all sites.
• Support the delivery of the wider Health, Safety and Wellbeing agenda.

We're seeking an experienced Occupational Health professional who combines clinical expertise with strong leadership skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach.

• Registered Occupational Health Specialist Nurse (Degree, Diploma or equivalent).
• Management or leadership qualification, training or demonstrable experience.
• Significant experience as a Senior Occupational Health Nurse Specialist.
• Extensive knowledge of…