SHE Lead Advisor

Job Description

Job Title: SHE Lead Advisor

Location: New Malden or Portsmouth Broad Oak, Hybrid – 1 day every 2 weeks in New Malden, 3 days per week in Broad Oak. Travel to other South sites 2 days a week. Visit all 7 sites on a monthly basis.

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

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:

The role leads the improvement of Safety, Health and Environmental practice and performance across the business and its sites. It focuses on implementing SHE policies and management systems, setting objectives and targets, and providing competent advice on risk management and control. The position also oversees incident reporting and investigation, ensures accurate performance reporting, and maintains effective relationships with regulators and representatives involved in liability matters. This work supports a safe, compliant and inclusive working environment for all.

Core duties:

• You will advocate SHE excellence by providing visible leadership and promoting a positive, inclusive safety culture
• Ensure you influence safe decision‑making through expert guidance on risk, controls and operational planning
• This role will require you to conduct engaging site inspections across multiple locations, identifying opportunities to raise standards and reduce risk
• You will lead incident and near‑miss investigations, turning learning into meaningful and lasting improvements
• Ensure you evaluate performance trends and report insights that shape continuous improvement and strategic SHE direction

Essential Skills:

• Chartered or working towards Chartership with NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) is essential
• Proven SHE leadership experience in a complex defence based operational environments
• Qualified internal auditor with considerable influencing, communication, and coaching skills with credibility at all organisational levels

SHE Team:

An opportunity to shape safety across high‑profile defence projects, working with operational teams and senior leaders from early design through to delivery. The role offers autonomy, variety and exposure to complex activities, enabling cultural change, challenging norms and driving future‑focused improvement—ideal for a SHE professional seeking impact, development and recognition.

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: 30th 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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