Service AreaHuman RescourcesGrade: - A4C 8A - £70,723 - £82,284 BAR £84,752 per annumFull TimeThe States of Guernsey are looking to recruit a Head of Occupational Health to join the Human Resources team at Health and Social Care.The successful applicant will oversee the strategic and operational management of the occupational health service in line with the Human Resources Strategy, Organisational objectives and financial resources. They will also provide expert clinical and professional advice to States Departments and external clients on matters relating to employee health and well-being in line with Statutory National and Local legislation guidance.This role comes with a competitive salary, progressive annual leave and entitlement to a pension scheme.For candidates who would be required to relocate to the Bailiwick of Guernsey, we also offer a relocation package to help with the cost of moving over to the Island. This relocation package offers different solutions depending on an individual's circumstances.More detailed information can be found in the Relocation Directive below.This role offers off-Island candidates an 8-year Long Term Employment Permit (see details below). This permit will also enable candidates to bring immediate family members with them who will be permitted to work on the Island in any sector. There are also good schools on Island for those candidates looking to bring their families with them.For more information about Guernsey, please follow the below links.Contact: Anita Gaudion, Head of HR & Organisational Development on tel. (01481) 223416 or email: anita.gaudion2@gov.gg orSarah Le Sauvage, HR Director of Operations on tel. (01481) 223360 or email: sarah.lesauvage@gov.ggWe strongly advise that applicants speak to the contact named above before applying for this role. Please do not email a CV to the contact shown above, applications should be submitted online. If you are unable to complete an online application please contact the Recruitment Team.Closing Date: 22 September 2025Candidates will need to upload a copy of their most up to date CV detailing full employment, voluntary work, and education history (along with the awarding body of any qualifications). The CV should include reasons for any gaps in employment. Candidates should also attach supporting information to demonstrate how they meet the key criteria for the role. The key criteria can be found within the job description which is available by clicking the job description link above. The supporting information provided by candidates will be used by the shortlisting panel when selecting candidates for interview.Note - Internal applicants are required to inform their Line Manager before applying for any States of Guernsey positions. Internal references may be taken up prior to interview.The States of Guernsey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being received and some candidates will be required to undertake enhanced and additional pre-employment checks.Should the successful applicant not meet the requirements of the role sufficiently they may be appointed at a lower grade than stated. The successful applicant would then have the opportunity to progress to the grade advertised once the necessary skills and knowledge have been developed and they have demonstrated the ability to undertake the duties at the higher level.
