Occupational Health Advisor

BAE Systems; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Rochester is seeking an Occupational Health Advisor to manage employee health and wellbeing. This role involves conducting health assessments, delivering health programs, and producing management reports. Ideal candidates will possess a nursing qualification, understand occupational health regulations, and have strong report writing capabilities. Join a team committed to proactive health management in the workplace, offering competitive benefits and an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in case management and fitness for work assessments.
• Competence in delivering health surveillance programmes.
• Experience in conducting ergonomic assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assess fitness for work and support attendance management.
• Deliver health surveillance programmes and workplace health initiatives.
• Plan and provide ergonomic advice to promote employee wellbeing.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN) with current NMC registration

Excellent report writing skills

Good IT literacy

Strong understanding of occupational health legislation

Education

Recognised qualification in Occupational Health

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Occupational Health Advisor

Location: Rochester

Salary: £44,000 plus, depending on skills and experience

What you'll be doing:

• Significant experience working as an Occupational Health Advisor (OHA) in a clinical setting
• Proven experience in case management - assessing fitness for work, supporting attendance management, and producing clear, evidence-based reports for management and HR
• Competence in delivering health surveillance programmes (e.g. audiometry, spirometry, skin checks, vision screening)
• Experience in conducting DSE assessments and providing ergonomic advice to support employee wellbeing and compliance
• Experience in travel health assessments, vaccinations, and providing pre-travel advice
• Experience in planning and delivering workplace health and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. mental health awareness, healthy lifestyle campaigns)

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current NMC registration
• Recognised qualification in Occupational Health (e.g. Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health Nursing)
• Excellent report writing skills with the ability to produce concise, accurate, and professional management reports
• Strong understanding of occupational health legislation, best practice, and clinical governance requirements
• Ability to assess complex health issues and make sound, evidence-based recommendations
• Good IT literacy, including experience with electronic health record systems and Microsoft Office

Desirable:

• Sound knowledge of ergonomics and workplace risk factors affecting employee health

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Occupational Health team:

Join our Occupational Health team of five at BAE Systems, where we take a proactive, preventative approach to keeping our people safe, healthy, and performing at their best. We work closely with employees and managers to identify issues early, provide expert guidance, and empower teams with the knowledge to create a healthier, more resilient workplace. If you're passionate about making a real impact and helping shape the future wellbeing of a world-class workforce, we'd love to have you on board.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 10th December 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.