Flexible working: due to the nature of this role, it will be office based
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with only limited opportunities for homeworking. We recognise the
importance of a healthy work-life balance, which is why we offer
flexible working options including part-time and compressed hours,
with flexibility around start and finish times.
About us
MI5 keeps the country safe from serious threats like terrorism and
attempts by states to harm the UK, its people and way of life. We carry
out investigations by obtaining, analysing and assessing intelligence,
and then work with a range of partners, including MI6 and GCHQ to
disrupt these threats. Through our protective security arm, we provide
advice and guidance to government, businesses and other
organisations about how to keep themselves safe. A role in MI5 means
you’ll do unique and challenging work in a supportive and encouraging
environment, making a real difference to UK national security.
The role
As a leader in our on-site Occupational Health team, you’ll play a crucial
part in protecting and promoting the health and wellbeing of
colleagues. With opportunities to have a strategic impact on how we
create a positive health and wellbeing culture, and with plenty of unique
challenges, you’ll enjoy variety and influence as you ensure your
colleagues are able to complete their mission-critical work safely.
You’ll provide leadership and oversight of the service provision
alongside management of more complex casework. You’ll support
employees with 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 always be in line with
medical standards and legislation.
Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll work closely
with colleagues towards the overall goal of creating a positive and
proactive health and wellbeing culture. You’ll work with a multi-
disciplinary team – colleagues from Wellbeing, Safety and Psychology
– as well as other healthcare professionals. You’ll take opportunities to
shadow different teams in the organisation(s) to better understand
how to support our employees, while also working with partners, such
as HR, to provide the best possible service.
Due to the nature of this role, it will be office based with only limited
opportunities for homeworking. However, we offer a range of flexible
working options including part-time, compressed hours and job share,
plus flexibility in your start and finish times. You’ll be employed by MI5,
but you’ll be based and work predominantly with people at GCHQ.
Occasional UK travel may be required and, if you’re interested,
international travel may also be an option depending on business
needs.
About you
As well as demonstrable line management experience, you’ll be a
qualified Occupational Health Advisor – registered with NMC Part 1 –
with good knowledge of occupational health and employment
legislation. You will be an experienced Senior Occupational Health
Advisor, who has previously managed an Occupational Health team and
worked within a wider multi-disciplinary team.
You’ll have experience managing diverse and complex caseloads,
including supporting both physical and mental health needs, and using
analytical skills you’ll be able to make evidence-based decisions and
provide effective solutions. Your leadership skills will enable the service
provision to prioritise and support the needs of individuals and the
organisation accordingly.
Training and development
When you start, you’ll get an organisation induction and a buddy to help
you settle in. We’re proud to offer an inclusive and supportive working
environment, and as an organisation that values and nurtures our
colleagues, both professionally and personally, we’re dedicated to
helping you fulfil your potential.
From a wide range of courses in our internal training academy to the
chance to build on your professional qualifications, we’re committed to
making the most of your skills and potential. xsngvjr Our support includes
funding for job-specific training such as audiology, spirometry, vision
screening and HAVS (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome).
Rewards and benefits
You’ll receive a starting salary of £63,120, plus other benefits including:
25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5
years' service, and an additional 10.5 days’ public and privilege
holidays
opportunities to be recognised through our employee
performance scheme
a dedicated development budget
an interest-free season ticket loan
an excellent pension scheme
a cycle to work scheme
facilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at
some locations)
paid parental and adoption leave