Sickness Absence Project Lead
📍 Kent (on-site required)
💰 £350 per day
📅 12-month contract
We are supporting an NHS organisation to deliver a 12-month sickness absence reduction programme, and are seeking an experienced Project Lead to drive delivery.
This is a hands-on, operational role focused on improving grip on long-term and repeat absence, reducing duration, and supporting sustainable workforce performance improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of a Trust-wide sickness absence improvement programme
- Provide oversight of long-term and repeat absence case management
- Establish clear governance, reporting and performance tracking
- Work closely with HR, Finance and operational leaders
- Support and oversee a small team of Case Managers
- Identify priority areas and drive targeted interventions
Key Requirements
- Proven experience delivering workforce / HR projects within the NHS
- Strong understanding of sickness absence management
- Experience working with operational and clinical stakeholders
- Data-driven, with the ability to interpret and act on workforce metrics
- Confident operating in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment
- Able to be on-site in Kent regularly
About the Role
This is an opportunity to lead a high-impact programme with clear objectives and strong executive backing, focused on delivering measurable improvements within a defined timeframe.
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If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
