Occupational Health Advisor

Job Title: Occupational Health Advisor (In-House)

Location: Rochester – Full time onsite

Salary: £45,000 plus, depending on skills and experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role description:

Responsible for delivering occupational health services in line with clinical governance requirements and BAE Systems’ Operational Framework. This includes managing employee cases, assessing fitness for work, supporting attendance management and producing evidence-based reports for HR and management. Delivering health surveillance programmes, DSE assessments and ergonomic advice, alongside travel health assessments, vaccinations and pre-travel guidance. Also responsible for planning and delivering workplace health and wellbeing initiatives, promoting employee wellbeing, mental health awareness and healthy lifestyles.

Core duties:

• Undertake clinical activities in accordance with relevant clinical governance requirements and in compliance with BAE Systems Operational Framework
• Case management – assessing fitness for work, supporting attendance management, and producing clear, evidence-based reports for management and HR
• Delivering health surveillance programmes (e.g. audiometry, spirometry, skin checks, vision screening)
• Conducting DSE assessments and providing ergonomic advice to support employee wellbeing and compliance
• Travel health assessments, vaccinations, and providing pre-travel advice
• Planning and delivering workplace health and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. mental health awareness, healthy lifestyle campaigns)

Essential skills:

• 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

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?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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: 25th November 2026

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.

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