Occupational Psychologist in Hereford

Occupational Psychologist

Location: Hereford, Herefordshire

Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite

Job Title: Occupational Psychologist

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF70975

Occupational Psychologist at Hereford, supporting our customer a Specialist Military Unit.

This is a unique opportunity to apply evidence‑based psychological principles across assessment, coaching, learning, wellbeing and organisational development while collaborating closely with Ministry of Defence psychologists, Defence scientific specialists, and international partners.

Day‑to‑day, your work will directly influence operational capability, contribute to national security, and support the careers and welfare of those who serve.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence‑based psychological assessment, development and coaching to enhance individual and team performance.
• Apply occupational psychology principles across selection, learning, wellbeing and organisational initiatives.
• Conduct research, analyse data and present insights to specialist and non‑specialist audiences.
• Lead and deliver group‑based and individual psychological interventions.
• Collaborate with MOD psychologists, Defence scientists, internal stakeholders and international partners on shared projects.

This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and is based on site at Hereford.

Essential Experience

• Experience applying occupational psychology in complex, high‑performance or safety‑critical environments.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to varied audiences.
• Recognised qualification and experience in coaching.
• Experience delivering psychological interventions in both group and individual settings.
• Experience delivering and interpreting psychometric assessments, evidenced by BPS RQTU membership or eligibility.

Qualifications

• MSc in Occupational Psychology (BPS accredited).
• HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist and Chartered Occupational Psychologist (BPS).

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) / Security Check (SC) / Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance for this role. Must be British Nationals.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading – buy or sell up to one working week of leave
• ‘Be Kind Day’ – one paid volunteering day each year
• Flexible working options to support work‑life balance
• A dynamic working environment

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please emailcareers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.