Occupational Health Unit Manager


Company:	South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Salary:	£49,282 - £50,269
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Pontyclun, CF72 8LX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Jul 2026
Closing date:	3 Aug 2026

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Summary

Please apply by: 3rd August 2026

Shortlisting is anticipated to take place: w/c 10th August 2026

Interviews are anticipated to take place: w/c 17th August 2026

Reporting to the Head of People Services, the Occupational Health Unit Manager will lead the delivery, development and coordination of Occupational Health services across South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, supporting a workforce of approximately 1,700 employees. The role will ensure the Occupational Health Unit operates efficiently, provides timely and clinically informed advice, and supports the organisation’s wider aims around wellbeing, attendance, inclusion, rehabilitation and safe return to work.

The postholder will oversee the day-to-day administration, coordination and operational management of the Occupational Health Unit, including line management of all Occupational Health employees and effective liaison with external Occupational Health, mental health, wellbeing and subcontracted providers.

• Contract: Permanent

• Grade: 16

• Salary: £49,282 - £50,269

• Hours of Work: 37 hours per week

• Directorate: Occupational Health Unit

• Job Ref: 506064

• Location: Headquarters, Llantrisant

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