Occupational Health Team Leader

Company Description

*PLEASE NOTE*
Cyngor Gwynedd is committed to being an inclusive employer, and to enhancing the diversity of the workforce.
Your application form will be assessed anonymously. Your title, name and email address will not be shared with the appointing panel for the purpose of shortlisting. You should carefully consider this when completing the further information section of the application form.

Gwynedd Council offers an attractive employment package, for more information please click on this Information Pack
Gwynedd Council operates internally through the medium of Welsh, and offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted as one of the essential skills in the Person Specification.
We encourage everyone who applies for a job with Gwynedd Council to submit job applications in Welsh or bilingually.
(Applications submitted in English only or Welsh only will always be treated equally, but we ask applicants to consider carefully what the linguistic requirements of the job in question is and if it would be more appropriate to submit an application in Welsh.)
For further information about this post please contact Catrin Love or Gwennan Roberts on [email protected] or [email protected]
Interview will be held on 20/07/2026
Application forms are available from Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH
Tel: 01286 679076
E-Mail: [email protected]
CLOSING DATE: 10:00 AM, 14/07/2026
The Council will request a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service for the successful candidate.
If you are successful to be short listed for an interview you will be contacted by E-MAIL using the address provided on your application form. You need to ensure that you check your email regularly.

Requirements

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES 
ESSENTIAL
Able to inspire and lead staff effectively.
Committed to providing a good service to the customer.
Thinking innovatively and always looking for ways to improve the service.
An individual who conveys enthusiasm for the field of work, within the team, and wider within the organisation.
An organised person, with an eye for detail and accuracy.
Honest, confident, firm and flexible.
Able to take on responsibilities and to communicate effectively.
Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.
Holder of a valid driving licence and use of a car.                  
DESIRABLE
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QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT TRAINING       
ESSENTIAL
A registered nursing qualification (NMC) or equivalent relevant professional qualification.
Registered member with an appropriate professional body (where relevant).
DESIRABLE
Qualification in Occupational Health or willingness to work towards it.
Relevant management qualification.
Training qualification.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
At least 5 years of experience in the field of health, well-being or occupational health.
Experience of making decisions and prioritising work in a busy environment.
Experience of presenting and training on every level within an organisation.
Experience of motivating and managing change and leading staff to achieve successfully.
Experience of leading on service improvement plans.
DESIRABLE
Experience of leading or managing staff or teams.
Experience in the management field including managing staff at various levels.
Experience of managing budgets (revenue and capital) and resources (people and assets).
Experience of leading a large workforce.
Experience of developing business cases, and work programmes and achieving targets.
Experience of leading an effective relationship and collaborating with external stakeholders including contractors and external agencies.
SKILLS AND SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ESSENTIAL
Understanding of health, well-being and occupational health principles and the relevant legislative framework.
Understanding of clinical governance principles and working within professional boundaries.
Ability to use data and information to monitor and improve service performance.
Able to make robust and accountable decisions.
Able to lead specific fields of service when supporting the strategic direction of the service Manager.
Effective communication skills (verbal, written and presentation) and the ability to influence and manage stakeholders.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work at all levels within the organisation.
Robust IT skills in relevant software (e.g. MS, Word, Excel).
DESIRABLE
A good understanding of the Council’s structure and arrangements.
Understanding of project and programme management.
An understanding of the policies, legislation and expectations relevant to the work areas of the Department's services.
An understanding of the work areas of the Department's services.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Listening and Speaking
Reading and Comprehension
Writing