Flexible working: due to the nature of this role, home working will not
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
be possible. 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 an on-site Occupational Health Advisor, you’ll play a crucial part in
protecting and promoting the health and wellbeing of colleagues. With
opportunities for career development and plenty of unique challenges,
you’ll enjoy variety and autonomy as you ensure your colleagues are
able to complete their mission-critical work safely.
Day to day, you’ll manage casework, support employees with existing
health conditions, and help teams to build a culture that prioritises
physical and mental health. You’ll collaborate with a multi-disciplinary
team, working with colleagues from Wellbeing, Safety and Psychology,
as well as other healthcare professionals.
With the chance to focus on individual cases, you’ll support our people
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 be in line with medical standards and
legislation.
You’ll also have opportunities to shadow different teams across the
organisation(s) to better understand how to support our colleagues,
while working with partners, such as HR, to provide the best possible
service.
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. You’ll have flexibility in your
start and finish times, as long as you’re present on-site for our core
hours and willing to work as part of the team to ensure cover. You’ll be
employed by MI5, but if you join us in Cheltenham, 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
You will be a qualified Occupational Health Advisor, registered with
NMC Part 1, with good knowledge of occupational health and
employment legislation. You’ll have experience managing diverse and
complex caseloads, including physical and mental health surveillance,
risk assessments, and fitness for work medicals. And you’ll be able to
make evidence-based decisions and provide effective, practical
solutions.
You’ll also have an ability to analyse issues and use your strong
attention to detail and organisational skills to deliver a prompt and
efficient service. With excellent interpersonal skills and clear written
and verbal communication, you’ll be able to effectively engage and
collaborate with employees, partners and management.
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 through our internal training academy to
the chance to build on your professional qualifications, we’re
committed to making the most of your skills. Our support includes
funding for job-specific training such as audiology, spirometry, vision
screening and HAVS (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome), along with clear
progression pathways.
Rewards and benefits
You’ll 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 5
years' service, and an additional 10.5 days’ public and privilege
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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