MLC PartnersKent, South East England, UK

Sickness Absence Project Lead

Description

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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