SHE Advisor

Job Description

Job Title: SHE Advisor

Location: Barrow-in-Furness/Sheffield – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £47,017+ (DOE)

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the development, maintenance and/or deployment of the SHE strategy (including targets, processes and assurance) that meet the requirements of BAE Systems Operational Framework and International SHE Standards (such as ISO45001 and ISO14001) and supports the achievement of organisational goals
• Support activities associated with improving SHE practice and performance within multiple business areas or site(s), including deployment and implementation of SHE Policy and strategy, provision of proficient SHE advice on risk maintenance and organisation, collation and provision of SHE performance reports, investigation and reporting of incidents in accordance with regulatory and/or customer requirements
• Support the development and implementation of innovative SHE change programmes, ensuring consistency and effective improvement in SHE risk maintenance and embedding a culture of continuous improvement and the sharing of best practices
• Provide assurance for strategising compliance with relevant legal, BAE Systems Operational Framework and SHE Management System requirements within business areas or site(s)
• Monitor the effectiveness, and provide regular reports, on all of the above to relevant stakeholders

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)
• Experience in advising a business on SHE matters based on good understanding of legislation and governance
• Incident/accident investigation skills

Desirable:

• Experience with COSHH and/or Occupational Hygiene
• Lead Auditor ISO 14001/45001
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Attained or working towards NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma

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 Weapon Systems UK team:

As part of BAE Systems Platforms and Services sector, Weapon Systems (UK) designs, develops, manufactures and supports artillery systems, naval guns, and provides engineering capability to the wider BAE Systems business. Our global reach brings our customers a depth and breadth of expertise that meet critical needs in the air, on land, and at sea. Our mission strives for us to be our customer’s trusted and affordable weapons provider, delivering enhanced effects on target and complete mission solutions. We are looking for innovation, commitment and drive to help define the future of Weapon Systems capabilities.

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: 11th February 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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