SHE Lead Advisor

Job Description

Job Title: SHE Lead Advisor

Location: Govan or Scotstoun, 4.5 days per week onsite, Friday half day.

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

Salary: Up to £49,500 dependent 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.

Job description:

As SHE Lead Advisor for Naval Ships, you will lead the hands‑on delivery of Safety, Health and Environmental arrangements across complex shipbuilding and support programmes. Working closely with project teams, contractors and operational staff, you will implement SHE plans, carry out assurance activities and actively manage risk in dynamic environments.

You will provide visible, inclusive leadership throughout build, integration, test and trials, ensuring safe systems of work are followed and issues are resolved quickly. This role directly safeguards people, assets and programme milestones, enabling Naval Ship projects to be delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently.

Core duties:

• You will support the development, maintenance and deployment of SHE management systems, including objectives, processes and assurance
• Ensure you provide clear, competent SHE advice to leaders, enabling effective and inclusive risk management
• You will take lead on requirements to improve SHE performance, including implementing policies, objectives and robust risk controls
• This role will require you to contribute to innovative SHE change programmes that strengthen risk management and embed continuous improvement
• You will deliver assurance to confirm compliance with legal requirements, the Operational Framework and SHE Management Systems

Essential Skills:

• Hold a QCF/NQF Level 5 or higher SHE qualification, such as a NEBOSH Diploma, an honours degree in Safety, Health or Environmental practice, or an equivalent accredited qualification
• Demonstrate considerable influencing skills to help operationalise, integrate and deliver processes, projects and organisational change
• Apply inclusive communication and collaboration to embed effective SHE practices across diverse teams and environments

The SHE Technical Services Team:

You will join a highly skilled, collaborative SHE community supporting some of the UK’s most critical Naval Ship programmes. Working alongside engineers, project leaders and delivery partners, the team combines deep technical knowledge with a pragmatic, enablement‑focused approach to safety, health and environment.

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: 29th April 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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