Occupational Health Advisor

• Eastern Education Group
• Address: Hybrid role, with 50% of time on site in Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich and Newmarket
• Salary: £33,674 - £40,446 per annum
• Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, Permanent 
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 5701

Eastern Education Group are delighted to offer a brand-new opportunity for an experienced Occupational Health Advisor to join our Wellbeing and Development team as we launch our first in-house occupational health service.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a proactive and responsive service that supports colleagues across Eastern Education Group. You will provide confidential occupational health advice and guidance, manage referrals, support workplace adjustments, contribute to health surveillance programmes, and promote wellbeing initiatives that help colleagues thrive at work.

As the successful candidate, you will have excellent communication skills, sound clinical judgement, and the ability to provide clear, practical recommendations on a range of health and wellbeing matters.

NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration is essential.

SCPHN (Specialist Community Public Health Nurse) registration with Occupational Health Nursing as the field of practice is desirable, although applications from experienced occupational health practitioners without this specialist qualification are welcomed.

This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by delivering high-quality occupational health support while helping to develop a service that places prevention, early intervention and colleague wellbeing at its heart.

Staff benefits 

We offer a wide range including:

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Family friendly policies and flexible working.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Free parking.
• Canteen.
• Company events.
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days.
• Funded subject course development for your role.
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities.
• Career progression opportunities.

About the group

Eastern Education Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences across multiple institutions. Our group encompasses a diverse range of educational settings, including schools, further education colleges, and specialist learning provisions, ensuring that learners of all ages and backgrounds receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

At the heart of our mission is a dedication to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in education. We strive to create an environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and professionally. Through strong partnerships with local communities, businesses, and industry leaders, we ensure our curriculum remains relevant, equipping students with the skills and knowledge required for future careers.

At Eastern Education Group, we believe sustainability is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for a more sustainable future while reducing our environmental impact and supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Our group also prioritises supporting students with additional learning needs, offering specialist provisions for those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs), and vocational training to empower every learner. We take a holistic approach to education, combining academic excellence with pastoral care, safeguarding, and wellbeing initiatives to foster a safe and supportive learning environment.

As a collective, Eastern Education Group is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and maintaining high standards across all our institutions. We work closely with regulatory bodies, including Ofsted, to ensure compliance and the highest quality of teaching, learning, and student support. Our leadership team, educators, and support staff are dedicated to shaping the future of education, driving positive change, and enabling learners to realise their full potential.

As a Group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees.  Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.

This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf).

For further information please contact our recruitment team by emailing [email protected]

How to apply 

Please complete your application by visiting the Eastern Education Group recruitment portal. 

If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.  

Closing date: 8.00 am, 30 October 2026.

Interview date: 7 November 2026.

We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website.