Ørsted

Senior Health Specialist (maternity Cover)

Join Ørsted in Denmark as a Senior Health Specialist (maternity cover) to lead health initiatives supporting a global workforce. This role involves developing health standards, collaborating across teams, and improving workplace wellbeing. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including pension, insurance, and wellness programs in a diverse, supportive team.
Ørsted
Ørsted
Skærbæk, Denmark Gentofte, Denmark On-site Contract position DKK 52k–79k yearly UTC+01:00

Ørsted

Company Overview

Ørsted

Fredericia, Denmark

1972

Approximately 8,700 employees globally (source: linkedin.com). Revenues of DKK 82.0 billion (approximately €11 billion) in 2023 (source: orsted.com).

What They Do

Ørsted is a global leader in renewable energy, focusing on offshore wind as its primary business model. The company develops, constructs, and operates large offshore wind farms using both fixed and floating turbines, and offers services in project development, engineering, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance, as well as power purchase agreements (source: orsted.com). Additionally, Ørsted works with onshore wind, solar energy, energy storage, renewable hydrogen, green fuels, and bioenergy, making them a versatile player in the renewable energy market (source: stateofgreen.com). Target markets include Europe, particularly the UK, Germany, and Denmark, as well as the USA, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea, where they serve large customers such as national grid operators and utilities (source: orsted.com). Ørsted holds a leading competitive position as the world's largest developer of offshore wind with over 15 GW of installed capacity globally and a pipeline of over 37 GW under development (source: orsted.com).

Projects & Achievements

Among Ørsted's notable projects is the Hornsea 2 offshore wind farm in the UK, which, with a capacity of 1.4 GW, was fully commissioned in 2022 and is the world's largest operational offshore wind farm (source: orsted.com). The Race Bank offshore wind farm, also in the UK, was completed in 2018 with a capacity of 573 MW (source: orsted.com). In the USA, Revolution Wind (704 MW) reached financial close in 2024 with operations planned for 2026, while South Fork Wind (132 MW), the first offshore wind farm in the state, began delivering power to New York in 2024 (source: orsted.com). Current major projects include Hornsea 3 (2.9 GW, UK, under construction with first power expected in 2025) and Greater Changhua 4 (112 MW, Taiwan, commissioning in 2025) (source: orsted.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Ørsted has won a contract for the 2.4 GW Atlantic Shores Project 4 offshore wind lease off the coast of New Jersey, USA, in October 2024 (source: orsted.com). They reached financial close on the 1.1 GW Greater Changhua 4 & 5 offshore wind farms in Taiwan in July 2024, valued at over DKK 10 billion (source: orsted.com). In 2023, Ørsted acquired a 20% stake in the 900 MW Nissen offshore wind project in Germany for €227 million (source: orsted.com). Ørsted also secured €1.2 billion in green financing in 2024 and reported an EBITDA of DKK 18.0 billion in 2023 despite project delays (source: orsted.com).

Working There

Ørsted offers roles in engineering (wind turbine technicians, project engineers), project development (site acquisition, permitting specialists), operations and maintenance (offshore service technicians), supply chain, finance, IT, legal, and sustainability analysis, with high demand in offshore wind construction and hydrogen R&D (source: orsted.com). Active recruitment is taking place at offices in Fredericia and Copenhagen (Denmark) for engineering and HQ functions, London (UK) for project development, as well as in the USA, Taiwan, and Germany for offshore wind and hydrogen initiatives (source: linkedin.com). The company culture emphasizes innovation and transformation, as evidenced by their successful shift from fossil fuels, with employee reviews on Glassdoor averaging 4.0/5 for work-life balance and career opportunities (source: glassdoor.com). Documented benefits include competitive salaries, a 37-hour workweek in Denmark, six weeks of paid vacation, pension contributions up to 12%, hybrid work arrangements, and green benefits such as electric vehicle schemes and sustainability training (source: orsted.com).


Last updated on May 22, 2026 | Report an issue

Imagine a future where you shape global health standards that enable safe and sustainable operations across our organisation

Join us in this role where you'll drive and develop health-related initiatives that support our global workforce. You'll work with complex topics across health and physical requirements contributing to both strategic development and operational support across the organisation. This role requires someone who can navigate complexity and take ownership from day one while collaborating closely with stakeholders across markets.

You'll be part of the learning, development and health team where you, together with your colleagues, will develop global concepts and ensure their successful implementation in collaboration with local teams. The team is small, collaborative, and diverse in experience, covering a broad range of expertise and working closely together despite different focus areas.

As a team, we collaborate, share knowledge, and support each other to achieve strong results.

You'll play an important role in

  • developing and maintaining our Workout at Work ambition incorporating exercise in the workday for both office and frontline colleagues.
  • providing expert advice on health-related topics, including offshore access medical and fitness requirements
  • collaborating with external stakeholder such as G+ (Global offshore wind health and safety organisation) and research institutions
  • collaborating with stakeholders across functions and geographies to support implementation
  • driving continuous improvement of health initiatives and processes

To succeed in the role, you

  • bring solid experience within physical health, ideally in complex or global organisations
  • have strong stakeholder management skills and can work across multiple interfaces
  • are able to work independently and navigate complex topics with confidence
  • have experience with developing frameworks, concepts, or standards
  • communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with diverse teams
  • are curious, proactive, and motivated to create impact through your work

Maybe you've read the above and can see you have some transferable skills, even though they don't quite match all the points. If you think you can bring something to the team, we still encourage you to apply.

Shape the future with us

Send your application to us as soon as possible. We'll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we've found the right candidate.

As an applicant or employee, you may request reasonable work and position accommodation or adjustments via [email protected].

Please note that this is a fixed-term position with a duration time of approx. 11 months.

Please note that for your application to be taken into consideration, you must submit your application via our online career pages and answer the screening questions relevant for your country. We don't take applications or inquiries from external recruiters or agencies into account for this position.

Position salary range

For this position, the expected base pay range is kr52,480.00- kr78,720.00 for the advertised location. The offered base salary will be determined within this range based on relevant skills, experience, and expected role fulfilment within the stated pay range to ensure a fair and competitive offer. Where applicable, you may also be eligible for variable payment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our benefits package

For this position, employees who meet eligibility requirements have access to: employer‑paid pension (11% contribution), full insurance coverage (accident, life, critical illness, and health insurance); five weeks of paid holiday plus 10 additional paid days off per holiday year; a 3% holiday allowance; access to Ørsted Life & Fitness Vitality including fitness classes, physiotherapy, massage, and wellbeing programmes; a multimedia package (mobile phone, PC, internet); staff club membership with sport and cultural activities; and access to the company canteen (monthly lunch scheme or daily tickets).

Pre-employment background check

Certain positions may require a background check as part of the hiring process. If applicable, you will be informed during the recruitment process. Background checks are conducted by an external provider in accordance with local legal requirements.

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About the role

July 2, 2026

July 3, 2026

Contract position

On-site

Company

DKK 52k–79k yearly

Wind Energy

Ørsted

orsted.com

  •  Skærbæk, Denmark
  •  Gentofte, Denmark

Solid experience within physical health, ideally in complex or global organisations.

UTC+01:00