United Kingdom · Compliance Quality Health Safety · 20+ years

Director of Occupational Health

Here is the whole job, in plain words. What it is, a real day, what you decide, how you're judged, how people get here and where they go next. Then the part no course gives you: twelve AI tutors who learn your work.

Experience band20+ years
Direct reports25-100+ reports
Reports toChief People Officer (or Chief Operating Officer)
UK framework levelUsually a director, accountable for a division and its numbers

Also advertised as Head of Occupational Health · VP of Health & Wellbeing (Occupational Health) · Global Occupational Health Director

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1What this role really is

Honestly, this isn't just about ticking boxes; it's about shaping the health and wellbeing of our entire workforce. You'll be the one setting the strategic direction for occupational health, making sure our people are safe, healthy, and supported, which ultimately keeps the business running smoothly and ethically. It's a big job with a lot of responsibility, but the impact is huge.

2What you'd actually use

The tools this job runs on, and how well you'd need to know each one.

Cority, Cohort, Medgate, eOPAS (OHS Software)Strategic

Leading the strategic direction for OHS software, including vendor selection, defining data governance policies, managing system integrations with HRIS, and ensuring the platform supports enterprise-wide health reporting and analytics. You're not using it daily for data entry, but you're dictating how it's used.

Workday HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle PeopleSoft (HRIS)Architect

Working with HRIS and IT teams to define data feeds, API integrations, and reporting requirements between HRIS and OHS systems. You'll use aggregated HR data (e.g., absence, demographics) for strategic analysis and reporting to the Board.

Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau (Data & Reporting)Strategic

Using these tools to analyse high-level health trends, model budget scenarios, forecast resource needs for the OH department, and create executive-level dashboards for Board presentations. You're interpreting the data, not just crunching numbers.

MS Teams, SharePoint, Slack (Collaboration)Strategic

Using these platforms for large-scale cross-functional project management, leading strategic working groups with HR, Legal, and Operations, and ensuring effective communication channels across your dispersed OH team.

3What you get to decide, and how that grows

Power in a job isn't your title. It's what you're allowed to decide. Here's how it grows as you move up.

The choice	Coming in	Where you are now	The step above
Occupational Health Strategy & Policy	Follows established policies and escalates deviations.	Adapts standard policies for routine cases; proposes minor policy improvements.	Designs and implements new policies within defined workstreams; recommends changes to broader strategy.
Budget Allocation & Spend	Operates within allocated task budgets, escalates any overspend.	Manages project-specific budgets up to £5K, seeking approval for exceptions.	Manages workstream budgets up to £50K, makes recommendations for larger investments.
Team Structure & Hiring	No hiring authority; provides input on team needs.	Provides input on hiring for junior roles; may conduct first-round interviews.	Leads hiring for junior and mid-level roles; makes recommendations for senior hires.
Vendor Selection & Management	Uses approved vendors as directed.	Selects vendors for routine supplies within approved lists.	Evaluates and recommends vendors for specific projects up to £50K.

4How you'll be judged

The scoreboard, honestly: the hard targets, how often each one is actually looked at, and the quiet human signals that never make it onto a dashboard.

Overall Sickness Absence Rate Reduction

The percentage reduction in company-wide short-term and long-term sickness absence.

Target · Contribute to a 5-10% year-over-year reduction across the organisation.

If the company-wide absence rate was 3.5% last year, we'd be looking for it to be closer to 3.15-3.3% this year, directly attributable to OH interventions.

Occupational Health Budget Adherence

How closely the department's spending aligns with the approved annual budget, including external provider costs, equipment, and staffing.

Target · Maintain spending within a ±2% variance of the approved annual budget (£2M-£10M+).

If the annual budget is £3M, you'll need to keep actual spend between £2.94M and £3.06M, adjusting plans as needed.

Health Surveillance Programme Completion & Compliance

The percentage of employees requiring statutory health surveillance who complete their assessments within the required timeframe.

Target · Achieve >98% completion rate for all mandatory health surveillance programmes.

Ensuring all 1,500 employees exposed to noise hazards have their audiometry completed by their due date, hitting 99% for the year.

Return-to-Work (RTW) Success Rate

The percentage of employees returning to work after long-term sickness who successfully remain at work for at least 6 months.

Target · Increase the sustained RTW rate by 5% year-over-year.

If 70% of long-term absentees sustained their return last year, we'd aim for 73.5% this year through better case management and support.

Board & Executive Confidence in OH Strategy

The level of trust and confidence senior leadership has in your strategic direction and the department's ability to deliver.

You're regularly invited to present at Board meetings on health and wellbeing, your strategic recommendations are adopted without significant challenge, and the CPO openly champions your initiatives. They'll ask for your input on broader HR or operational challenges where health plays a part.

Regulatory Compliance & Audit Performance

The department's ability to consistently meet and exceed regulatory requirements, demonstrated through internal and external audits.

Zero major findings in external HSE audits related to occupational health, consistently positive internal audit reports, and proactive engagement with regulatory bodies on emerging guidance. You'll be seen as the go-to expert for compliance questions.

Organisational Health & Wellbeing Culture

The perception and reality of a supportive, health-conscious culture across the company.

Positive feedback in employee engagement surveys regarding health support, high participation rates in voluntary wellbeing programmes, and anecdotal evidence from HR and managers about a noticeable shift in attitudes towards health at work. People actually talk about wellbeing, not just compliance.

Strategic Influence & Collaboration

Your ability to influence key internal and external stakeholders to adopt health-focused initiatives and integrate OH into broader business decisions.

You're consistently brought into discussions for new site openings, M&A due diligence, or major policy changes early on. You're seen as a trusted advisor by Legal, HR, and Operations, not just a service provider.

5Would you like it

The honest version. What people enjoy, and what grinds them down.

What people enjoy

Shaping Organisational Culture & Impact

You'll get a real buzz from seeing your strategic initiatives translate into tangible improvements in employee health and wellbeing. That could be a reduction in stress-related absence, increased participation in mental health programmes, or positive feedback in company-wide surveys about health support. You're driven by the idea of building a workplace where people genuinely thrive.

Launching a new company-wide mental health first aid programme and seeing the positive feedback and reduction in related absence figures.

Navigating Complex Challenges & Problem Solving

This role throws up some really tricky problems—ethical dilemmas, major regulatory changes, complex medical cases, or integrating OH during an M&A. You're motivated by the intellectual challenge of unpicking these issues, collaborating with experts, and finding pragmatic, ethical solutions that benefit both the individual and the business. You enjoy the 'puzzle' aspect.

Developing a robust OH integration plan for a newly acquired company with different health and safety standards and cultural norms.

Leading & Developing High-Performing Teams

You'll be leading a significant team, and you'll find real satisfaction in mentoring your managers, empowering your advisors, and seeing your department grow in capability and influence. You enjoy creating a clear vision for your team and then giving them the tools and autonomy to achieve it. Their success is your success.

Implementing a new professional development framework for your OH Advisors, leading to several internal promotions and increased team engagement scores.

What frustrates people

Dealing with significant budget cuts that impact essential health programmes.
Bureaucracy and slow decision-making processes when trying to implement new initiatives.
The constant tension between business demands and ethical/clinical best practice.
Lack of understanding or appreciation for occupational health's strategic value from some senior leaders.
Managing the fallout from a major health incident or regulatory breach, even if it wasn't directly your fault.

What this role does not give you

Daily, hands-on clinical work with patients.
A purely operational focus without strategic responsibilities.
Complete autonomy without needing to justify decisions to a Board or C-Suite.
A quiet, predictable work environment free from urgent, high-stakes issues.

6Who you work with

This role is absolutely critical for our business. You'll be directly responsible for protecting our people, which means reducing sickness absence, preventing workplace injuries, and ensuring we meet all our legal obligations. Get it wrong, and we're looking at significant financial penalties, reputational damage, and a very unhappy workforce. Get it right, and you'll build a healthier, more engaged team, which frankly, is priceless for productivity and talent retention.

Inside the business

Chief People Officer (CPO)
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Legal Department
HR Leadership Team
Operations Directors
Finance Director
Heads of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Outside the business

Health & Safety Executive (HSE)
Care Quality Commission (CQC) (if applicable)
External Occupational Health Providers
Industry Bodies and Associations
Key Vendors (e.g., OHS software, diagnostic equipment suppliers)
Legal Counsel

7What you need before you start

Not a wish list. The things you would be expected to already have.

Extensive senior leadership experience (10+ years) in occupational health, ideally within a large, complex organisation.
Demonstrable experience managing significant departmental budgets (multi-million £) and P&L responsibilities.
Proven track record of developing and implementing successful enterprise-wide occupational health strategies.
Exceptional ability to influence and engage at Board and C-suite level, with strong presentation and negotiation skills.
Deep expertise in UK health and safety legislation, data protection (GDPR), and medical ethics, with experience navigating complex compliance landscapes.
Experience leading and developing large, multi-disciplinary teams, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

8What to practise next

Where the job is going, and what to do about it starting this week.

Digital Health & Wellbeing Platform Integration

The market for digital health and wellbeing platforms is exploding. As a Director, you'll need to strategically evaluate, select, and integrate these platforms (e.g., mental health apps, telehealth services, fitness trackers) into our broader OH offering, ensuring they provide measurable value and integrate seamlessly with our existing systems.

Vendor landscape & evaluation criteria · API integration & data flow architecture · User adoption & engagement strategies · Data analytics & ROI measurement for digital health

This month: Research leading digital health platforms and their typical features/benefits.
Next quarter: Meet with our IT and HR teams to understand existing digital infrastructure and employee needs.
Within 6 months: Develop a business case for piloting a new digital wellbeing platform, outlining potential ROI.
Within 12 months: Lead the selection and initial integration of a chosen platform, setting clear success metrics.

Quick win: Start by reviewing our current employee benefits package to identify any existing digital health offerings and assess their usage and impact.

ESG Reporting & Health Metrics

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting is becoming critical for investor relations and corporate reputation. The 'S' (Social) component increasingly includes employee health and wellbeing. You'll need to define and report on key health metrics that contribute to our company's overall ESG performance, demonstrating our commitment to employee welfare.

ESG frameworks & reporting standards (e.g., GRI, SASB) · Materiality assessment for health & wellbeing · Data collection & assurance for ESG health metrics · Communicating health impact in ESG narratives

This month: Familiarise yourself with our company's current ESG report and identify where health metrics are (or aren't) included.
Next quarter: Connect with our Investor Relations and Sustainability teams to understand their reporting needs and timelines.
Within 6 months: Propose a set of key occupational health metrics for inclusion in future ESG reports, with clear data sources.
Within 12 months: Lead the process for collecting and reporting these metrics, ensuring data integrity and alignment with ESG goals.

Quick win: Identify 2-3 existing health metrics (e.g., absence rate, LTI rate) that could immediately be framed within an ESG context and share with relevant teams.

9Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up

Regularly attend and present at national and international occupational health conferences and forums (e.g., FOM, OH Live!).
Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) related to leadership, strategic management, and emerging health technologies.
Participate in cross-industry working groups or advisory boards to stay abreast of best practices and influence policy.
Undertake executive coaching or leadership development programmes to further refine strategic and interpersonal skills.

10How the AI economy is changing work like this

Before we ask anything of you, here's what we can already say about AI and work of this kind:

The new skill this role is being asked for: Ethical AI Governance in Health

AI is increasingly used in health data analysis, predictive modelling, and even direct employee support. As a Director, you'll need to establish clear ethical guidelines and governance frameworks to ensure AI use in OH is fair, transparent, and protects employee privacy. Get this wrong, and you're looking at major reputational and legal risks.

We'll only ever tell you what we can actually back up. No hype, no scare tactics.

The rising capability

Zavmo analysis

What's rising in its place

This is where the work is heading, and the higher pay with it. Get fluent here and the shift stops being a threat and starts being your edge.

Ethical AI Governance in Health

AI is increasingly used in health data analysis, predictive modelling, and even direct employee support. As a Director, you'll need to establish clear ethical guidelines and governance frameworks to ensure AI use in OH is fair, transparent, and protects employee privacy. Get this wrong, and you're looking at major reputational and legal risks.

Bias detection & mitigation in AI algorithms
Data privacy & security for AI in health
Explainable AI (XAI) in health decisions
Human-in-the-loop (HITL) for AI in OH

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

Enterprise Health Strategy & Governance
Regulatory Foresight & Compliance Leadership
M&A Health Due Diligence & Integration
Organisational Psychology & Wellbeing Programme Design

The pathway

How you actually get there, here

How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.

1
Head of Occupational Health (L5)
3-5 years as a Head of OH in a large organisation.
Skills to master
- Deepen experience in P&L management, refine executive communication, lead complex change programmes, and build strong cross-functional relationships with senior leaders.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully managed a multi-million-pound OH budget with demonstrable cost efficiencies.
- Led a significant, successful OH transformation project (e.g., new OHS system, major wellbeing programme).
- Consistently presented to senior leadership and influenced strategic decisions.
- Developed and mentored a high-performing OH leadership team.
2
Director of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) (L6)
5-8 years as a Director of HSE, with a strong health focus.
Skills to master
- Gain broader experience in environmental management and safety engineering, but critically, demonstrate a strong understanding and passion for the 'H' in HSE. You'll need to show you can lead health strategy at the same level as safety.
You're ready to move on when
- Proven ability to integrate health strategy seamlessly into broader HSE objectives.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing both health and safety incidents and compliance.
- Strong track record of influencing executive teams on integrated HSE risks and opportunities.
3
Senior Occupational Health Advisor (with management experience) (L4/L5)
5-10 years as a Senior OH Advisor, followed by 5+ years in an OH management role.
Skills to master
- Transition from clinical/advisory expertise to strategic leadership, focusing on budget management, team development, and organisational influence. This often requires additional business or public health qualifications.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully managed a regional or specific business unit's OH function.
- Developed and implemented OH initiatives that showed clear business impact.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team of OH professionals.
- Engaged effectively with senior stakeholders beyond the immediate OH department.

11Where this role leads

The long view:This Director role isn't just a job; it's a platform to make a profound impact on thousands of lives and shape the future of our organisation. We're looking for a visionary leader who's ready to take on significant responsibility, drive meaningful change, and build a legacy of health and wellbeing that truly sets us apart. If you're up for the challenge, the opportunities for growth and influence here are immense.

Pay & demand

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The ten Future Fluencies

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The highlighted ones are the Fluencies your role leans on hardest, from how Director of Occupational Health is actually changing. In about two minutes, the free confidence check asks where you stand on each of the ten. That's the whole check, and it's what makes the plan yours rather than generic.

12The team that's yours

No two people are taught the same way. This is one-to-one, not one-to-many.

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13What it feels like

A conversation, not a course

Because your tutor knows your role, your projects and your last session, learning sounds like this. And it's different for every single person:

Strategic Commitment to Health and Well-BeingLevel 7

Applied to your work in Director of Occupational Health

1. To enable the learner to critically evaluate existing organisational strategies and policies concerning integrated health, well-being, and safety, incorporating relevant legal and regulatory compliance. 2. To enable the learner to comprehensively analyse the diverse occupational health and well-being issues impacting employee welfare, organisational reputation, and identifying associated threats. 3. To enable the learner to determine organisational adherence to risk assessment principles and develop robust strategies for engagement and improvement in occupational health and well-being. 4. To enable the learner to effectively promote and engage stakeholders at all organisational levels to ensure the successful implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of health and well-being strategies. 5. To enable the learner to outline time-bound measurements for strategic changes and improvements, demonstrating the full range of benefits across individuals, groups, and the wider organisation. 6. To enable the learner to cultivate and assess stakeholder understanding, commitment, and critical reflection towards established health and well-being objectives.

How the thinking builds

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Evidenced on your work in Director of Occupational Health

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Overall Sickness Absence Rate ReductionThe percentage reduction in company-wide short-term and long-term sickness absence.If the company-wide absence rate was 3.5% last year, we'd be looking for it to be closer to 3.15-3.3% this year, directly attributable to OH interventions.Contribute to a 5-10% year-over-year reduction across the organisation.
Occupational Health Budget AdherenceHow closely the department's spending aligns with the approved annual budget, including external provider costs, equipment, and staffing.If the annual budget is £3M, you'll need to keep actual spend between £2.94M and £3.06M, adjusting plans as needed.Maintain spending within a ±2% variance of the approved annual budget (£2M-£10M+).
Health Surveillance Programme Completion & ComplianceThe percentage of employees requiring statutory health surveillance who complete their assessments within the required timeframe.Ensuring all 1,500 employees exposed to noise hazards have their audiometry completed by their due date, hitting 99% for the year.Achieve >98% completion rate for all mandatory health surveillance programmes.
Return-to-Work (RTW) Success RateThe percentage of employees returning to work after long-term sickness who successfully remain at work for at least 6 months.If 70% of long-term absentees sustained their return last year, we'd aim for 73.5% this year through better case management and support.Increase the sustained RTW rate by 5% year-over-year.

These are this job's own measures, with its own targets. Nothing is marked evidenced, because nobody has started this yet. Yours would fill in from the work you bring.

Your passport

This isn't a certificate you file away. It's a passport to the life you're designing.

Every credit you earn and every fluency you build adds up: evidence where it counts, carried with you. Zavmo keeps the map: where you are, where you're heading, and the next step, at your pace, around your life. From Director of Occupational Health to VP of Health & Wellbeing / Chief People Officer (CPO), and whatever you decide comes after.

Level 7 · in progressAI Fluency→ VP of Health & Wellbeing / Chief People Officer (CPO)→ your design

Where this takes you

This Director role isn't just a job; it's a platform to make a profound impact on thousands of lives and shape the future of our organisation. We're looking for a visionary leader who's ready to take on significant responsibility, drive meaningful change, and build a legacy of health and wellbeing that truly sets us apart. If you're up for the challenge, the opportunities for growth and influence here are immense.

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Director of Occupational Health

Enterprise Health Strategy & Governance
Regulatory Foresight & Compliance Leadership
M&A Health Due Diligence & Integration
Organisational Psychology & Wellbeing Programme Design

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14The detail, folded away

Everything else the record holds

The career branches in full, how AI is already showing up in the day-to-day, and the questions people ask about this job. Here when you want them, out of the way while you decide.

Where it leads next, rung by rung

Where it leads

The career path, and where it branches

Director of Occupational Health is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

VP of Health & Wellbeing / Chief People Officer (CPO)
3-7 years in the Director of OH role.
This is a significant jump to L7 (C-Suite), requiring broader HR or People leadership experience.
- Full HRIS architecture and implementation.
- Global talent management frameworks.
- Executive compensation and benefits design.
- M&A integration across all HR functions.
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
5-10 years in the Director of OH role, often with prior operational experience.
Another jump to L7 (C-Suite), requiring a deep understanding of all operational aspects of the business.
- Advanced operational analytics and performance management.
- Manufacturing/Service delivery excellence frameworks.
- Global regulatory compliance beyond just health.
- Strategic capital expenditure planning for operations.

Working with AI on the job

Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

As a Director, your time is gold. You should be shaping strategy, influencing leaders, and driving change—not buried in reports or sifting through data. AI isn't here to replace your strategic mind, but to free it up. Imagine cutting down on the tedious, time-consuming tasks that currently eat into your week, giving you more headspace for what truly matters.

Honestly, the sheer volume of information you need to process, from regulatory updates to internal health data, can be overwhelming. AI tools can act as your personal strategic assistant, helping you make sense of it all faster, identify critical trends, and even draft those initial executive communications. It's about augmenting your leadership, not automating it.

Predictive Health Risk Analysis

AI models can analyse vast datasets (absence, incident, health surveillance) to predict emerging health risks across different employee groups or sites. It'll flag potential spikes in MSDs or mental health issues before they become major problems, giving you a head start on preventative strategies.

Executive Report & Policy Drafting

Use AI to generate initial drafts of board reports, policy updates, or strategic proposals. Feed it your key points, data, and the target audience, and it'll produce a structured, articulate document for you to refine. This cuts hours off your writing time, letting you focus on the substance.

Regulatory Change Monitoring & Summarisation

An AI assistant can continuously scan for new health and safety legislation or guidance from bodies like the HSE, summarising the key changes and their potential impact on our organisation. You'll get concise briefings, ensuring you're always ahead of the curve without sifting through hundreds of pages.

Strategic Communication & Influence Support

AI can help you craft persuasive arguments or tailor your messages for different senior stakeholders. It can analyse previous successful communications, suggest framing, and even help you anticipate potential questions or objections, making your influence more effective.

Common questions

How do you become a Director of Occupational Health?

Common routes in include Head of Occupational Health (L5) (3-5 years as a Head of OH in a large organisation.), Director of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) (L6) (5-8 years as a Director of HSE, with a strong health focus.) and Senior Occupational Health Advisor (with management experience) (L4/L5) (5-10 years as a Senior OH Advisor, followed by 5+ years in an OH management role.). Times vary with prior experience.

Where can a Director of Occupational Health progress to?

This role can lead on to VP of Health & Wellbeing / Chief People Officer (CPO) (3-7 years in the Director of OH role.) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) (5-10 years in the Director of OH role, often with prior operational experience.), depending on the skills you build.

What level is a Director of Occupational Health in the UK?

This role aligns to RQF Level 7 on the UK framework, a guide to the depth of qualification it maps to, not a hard entry bar.

What new skills matter most for a Director of Occupational Health?

Increasingly, Ethical AI Governance in Health. These are the areas where the higher-paid, future-proof work is heading.

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15Where to go from here

Other roles at Level 7

Same depth of qualification, different job. Useful if the work appeals but this particular role does not.

Other roles in Compliance Quality Health Safety

Stay in the field you know and move sideways rather than up.

If you leave this industry

Your expertise in occupational health leadership is highly transferable across various sectors, particularly those with large workforces or significant health risks (e.g., manufacturing, energy, logistics, healthcare, public sector). The strategic, ethical, and regulatory challenges are universal, making you a valuable asset in many industries. You could also transition into global health organisations, government advisory roles, or specialist health consultancy firms.

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Director of Occupational Health

What's rising in its place

Ethical AI Governance in Health

Skills this role draws on

Technical

How you actually get there, here

Head of Occupational Health (L5)

Director of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) (L6)

Senior Occupational Health Advisor (with management experience) (L4/L5)

The credential is what you can do today. These are what keep you valuable.

Roles this leads to

No two people are taught the same way. This is one-to-one, not one-to-many.

A conversation, not a course

No two people run this the same way

This isn't a certificate you file away. It's a passport to the life you're designing.

Everything else the record holds

The career path, and where it branches

VP of Health & Wellbeing / Chief People Officer (CPO)

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Where AI is starting to help

Predictive Health Risk Analysis

Executive Report & Policy Drafting

Regulatory Change Monitoring & Summarisation

Strategic Communication & Influence Support

Common questions

You’ve started things before

Less than one coaching session. Every month.

You have the map. Walking it is the part we do together.