Occupational Health and Wellbeing Specialist
| Posting date: | 29 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £50,100 to £75,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Bonus |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 August 2025 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3JH |
| Company: | SSE |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 554784_1753788394 |
Summary
Base Location: Forbury , Slough, Solent Park, Penner, New Forest, Oxford
Salary: £50,100- £75,000 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
The Occupational Health Specialist will support the delivery of the Occupational Health (OH) services and will organise and coordinate the activities required to promote, maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of our people.
You will:
- Be a key support in ensuring Health Surveillance programme compliance.
- Help assist, develop and implement an annual programme of activities and campaigns that support colleagues and the employee experience
- Support colleagues and business areas with clinical advice and support. Will provide advice and guidance to colleagues and managers in relation to Occupational Health and wellbeing matters and report on potential risks to health.
- They will deliver and support health promotional activity including health events, drop-in clinics, presentations, workshops, health promotion campaigns, initiatives and programmes and ability to show measurable benefits / outcomes.
You have
- Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration with previous experience in Occupational Health, as an Occupational Health professional
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to demonstrate initiative
- Good understanding of SHE Management system & UK legal regulations
- Ability to effectively identify and analyse problems, understand risks and implement optimal solutions
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.
Safety is our number one value at SSE. We're committed to looking after people, partners, customers, and the communities we work in. Our Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) division ensures we get this right. They guide our teams, helping us minimise risk and work responsibly, so that everyone gets home safely
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Janet on 01738 351816 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.