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Job title: SHE Advisor

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

Salary: £45,000+ (Depending on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

Support the development, maintenance and/or deployment of the SHE strategy (including objectives, 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 competent SHE advice on risk management and control, 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 management and embedding a culture of continuous improvement and the sharing of best practices

Provide assurance for determining 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:

The role holder is required to have either NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety OR a Level 3 NVQ in Occupational Safety and Health Practice

The role holder is required to hold a good understanding of safety, health and environmental management standards and practice (ISO45001 and ISO14001)

The role requires a good understanding of how to work with others in order to operationalise, integrate and deliver SHE processes, projects and change in a business, a contemporary view of their deliverables and aims, the challenges they face, the developments which they are planning and enacting

Experience in advising on SHE matters, applying a good level of SHE knowledge

Experience in stakeholder management influencing activities and decision making

Desirable:

Would be desirable to have a background in Manufacturing

Be open to, or is currently working towards, NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety OR a Level 5 NVQ in Occupational Safety and Health Practice

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee 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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also 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: 30th April 2025

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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