Occupational Health Adviser

RNLI; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 42k-44k

Annual leave 26 days

Life assurance

Job summary

RNLI is seeking an Occupational Health Advisor to join our Occupational Health Team. You will provide clear, evidence-based advice and support, manage health assessments, referrals and surveillance for both staff and volunteers, and develop strong working relationships across the organisation.

As a registered nurse with an OH qualification, you will deliver confidential, high-quality workplace health services, working in a busy environment and supporting wellbeing initiatives within the RNLI.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with additional specialist qualification in Occupational Health to degree or diploma level.
• Experience in a busy Occupational Health and Wellbeing environment.
• Proficient in managing your own caseload and providing strong case management, both face-to-face and remote/telephone based.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, evidence-based professional advice, support and guidance.
• Maintain confidentiality and record-keeping in line with ethical, legal, professional and RNLI guidelines.
• Deliver the full remit of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services, including health assessments, management referrals and health surveillance.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with managers and functions across the organisation.
• Contribute to high-quality, pro-active occupational health services and wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Case management

Confidential handling

Education

OH qualification (degree/diploma)

Job description

Salary: £42,000 to £44,000 (dependent on experience)

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time

Location: Poole, Dorset, England

Location description: Depending on location of successful candidate, there is the option for a hybrid or home-based contract

Interview location: Poole

Interview date: 21st October 2026

Closing Date: 27-09-2026

Reference: 21909

About us

Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue.

We’re looking for an Occupational Health Advisor to join our Occupational Health Team. The Occupational Health and Wellbeing Department supports the RNLI by ensuring our volunteers and staff are at the centre of the services we provide.

We are fortunate to work alongside our Mental Health and Wellbeing lead, and volunteer TRiM team to provide a joined-up, proactive service where our people have the greatest need.

Some of the benefits

• - Salary of £42,000 to £44,000 (dependent on experience)
• - 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• - Life assurance

Your role

As an Occupational Health Advisor, you will be integral to the team by:

• - Providing clear and evidence-based professional advice, support and guidance
• - Maintaining confidentiality and appropriate record keeping in line with ethical, legal, professional and RNLI guidelines
• - Deliver the full remit of Occupational Health and Wellbeing services, including health assessments, management referrals and health surveillance as well as advice and guidance for our line managers
• - Develop and maintain good working relationships with individuals, managers and functions across the organisation
• - Contribute to the development and provision of high-quality and pro-active occupational health services and wellbeing initiatives that meet the current and emerging needs of the RNLI

So, if you are an Occupational Health Advisor, who has a passion for workplace health and wellbeing, and an understanding of how this can help support our organisation’s aim to reduce drowning, this could be the role for you.

About you

• - A registered nurse with additional specialist qualification in Occupational Health to degree or diploma level
• - Experience in working within a busy Occupational Health and Wellbeing environment
• - Proficient in managing your own caseload and providing strong case management, both face-to-face and remote/telephone based
• - Able to deliver a high-quality customer-focussed service
• - Experience of working in blue light or search and rescue organisations is desirable

Safeguarding

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Diversity at the RNLI

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable) and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.