This is an exciting opportunity to join our Occupational Health and Wellbeing Unit at a pivotal stage in its continued development. With the introduction of a new Occupational Health system, alongside the recent launch of an Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing app, the University is investing in a more proactive, visible and integrated approach to staff health and wellbeing.
The postholder will have a real opportunity to shape the future direction of the service, building on the expertise within the team and developing new initiatives that support staff wellbeing, organisational resilience and effective management practice. This is a role for someone who wants to combine specialist occupational health expertise with strategic leadership, service development and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to the staff experience across the University.
The successful candidate will be a specialist occupational health nurse with current NMC registration and significant occupational health experience, ideally gained in a leadership or managerial role. They will bring sound professional judgement, credibility and confidence in specialist practice, with the ability to lead a small specialist team, build trusted relationships across the organisation, and provide clear, balanced advice and high-quality reports.
St Andrews offers more than just a place to work it is a place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion, and wellbeing, and we are committed to creating a workplace where staff can thrive and perform at their best.
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Mairi Stewart at [email protected]
In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews. The package for the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Manager includes:
- Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
- Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions of 14.5%
- A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
- 34 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays.
At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.
We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions
Closing Date: 10 August 2026 Interview Date: 27 August 2026
Ref no: AD2810LS
Human Resources
Salary: Grade 7 / £47,389-£58,226 pa
Start date: As soon as possible
Full time Permanent
