Occupational Health Advisor

Job DescriptionFlexible working: due to the nature of this role, home working will notbe possible. We recognise the importance of a healthy work-lifebalance, which is why we offer flexible working options including part-time and compressed hours, with flexibility around start and finishtimes.About usMI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism andattempts by states to harm the UK, its people and way of life. We carryout investigations by obtaining, analysing and assessing intelligence,and then work with a range of partners, including MI6 and GCHQ todisrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provideadvice and guidance to government, businesses and otherorganisations about how to keep themselves safe. A role in MI5 meansyoull do unique and challenging work in a supportive and encouragingenvironment, making a real difference to UK national security.The roleAs an on-site Occupational Health Advisor, youll play a crucial part inprotecting and promoting the health and wellbeing of colleagues. Withopportunities for career development and plenty of unique challenges,youll enjoy variety and autonomy as you ensure your colleagues areable to complete their mission-critical work safely.Day to day, youll manage casework, support employees with existinghealth conditions, and help teams to build a culture that prioritisesphysical and mental health. Youll collaborate with a multi-disciplinarynteam, working with colleagues from Wellbeing, Safety and Psychology,as well as other healthcare professionals. With the chance to focus on individual cases, youll support our peoplewith advice on how to manage their health conditions in the workplace,while providing travel clearances, risk assessments, health surveillance,and fitness for work medicals.Your advice will be relevant and timely,and your recommendations will be in line with medical standards andlegislation.Youll also have opportunities to shadow different teams across theorganisation(s) to better understand how to support our colleagues,while working with partners, such as HR, to provide the best possibleservice. Due to the nature of this role, there is no home working available.However, we offer a range of flexible working options including part-time, compressed hours and job share. Youll have flexibility in yourstart and finish times, as long as youre present on-site for our corehours and willing to work as part of the team to ensure cover. Youll beemployed by MI5, but if you join us in Cheltenham, youll be based andwork predominantly with people at GCHQ. Occasional UK travel may berequired and, if youre interested, international travel may also be anoption depending on business needs.About youYou will be a qualified Occupational Health Advisor, registered withNMC Part 1, with good knowledge of occupational health andemployment legislation. Youll have experience managing diverse andcomplex caseloads, including physical and mental health surveillance,risk assessments, and fitness for work medicals. And youll be able tonmake evidence-based decisions and provide effective, practicalsolutions.Youll also have an ability to analyse issues and use your strongattention to detail and organisational skills to deliver a prompt andefficient service. With excellent interpersonal skills and clear writtenand verbal communication, youll be able to effectively engage andcollaborate with employees, partners and management.Training and developmentWhen you start, youll get an organisation induction and a buddy to helpyou settle in. Were proud to offer an inclusive and supportive workingenvironment, and as an organisation that values and nurtures ourcolleagues, both professionally and personally, were dedicated tohelping you fulfil your potential.From a wide range of courses through our internal training academy tothe chance to build on your professional qualifications, werecommitted to making the most of your skills. Our support includesfunding for job-specific training such as audiology, spirometry, visionscreening and HAVS (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome), along with clearprogression pathways.Rewards and benefits Youll receive a starting salary of 52,576 (Cheltenham) or 54,752(London), plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5years'' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilegeholidays.opportunities to be recognised through our employeeperformance scheme.a dedicated development budgetnan interest-free season ticket loanan excellent pension schemea cycle to work schemefacilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (atsome locations)paid parental and adoption leave

Created: 2026-02-21