Safety, Health and Environment Manager – On Base Operations

Job Description

Job Title: Safety, Health and Environment Manager – On Base Operations

Location: Warton, Onsite

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £67,000

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.

Job Description:

As a Safety, Health and Environment Manager, you will lead the SHE team across the on base environment within the UK, covering multiple platforms and lines of business (US Programmes and Europe and International). This involves working across the on Base Leadership team populations, influencing decision making, culture and collaborating on SHE strategy and goals.

Core duties:

• Driving a range of complex programmes; planning, delivering and deploying appropriate SHE interventions in support of business aims
• Supporting the deployment of the Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) strategy and objectives for the RAF bases businesses
• Providing SHE advice, systems and assurance for the Bases, enabling them to successfully manage SHE and to achieve company strategic goals
• Supporting effective SHE regulatory engagement for their business
• Being the key interface with the business and sites leadership team and external stakeholders

Essential Skills:

• Vast SHE experience and knowledge of processes in work-related situations
• Experience in managing and coaching people
• Recognised health and safety qualification e.g. NEBOSH National Diploma, Safety, Health and/or Environmental Honours Degree or an equivalent qualification in a relevant subject
• Understanding of SHE requirements and internal & external best practice

The SHE Team:

The SHE team is responsible for developing SHE strategy, policy and suitable systems, advising and helping the business in operational areas in a wide range of aspects (assembly, maintenance, technology, plant installation) and conducting assurance / providing performance reports to management.

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.

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: 11th May 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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