Head of SHE – Operations

Job Description

Job Title: Head of SHE – Operations

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience with executive level benefits including bonus and car allowance.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide leadership in developing and implementing SHE strategies, policies, and objectives to align with business goals. This includes managing a team of SHE professionals to ensure effective SHE governance and operational support
• Implement SHE management systems (aligned with standards like ISO45001 and ISO14001) and lead innovative SHE change programmes, focusing on improving risk management and driving continuous improvement
• Ensure the business complies with all relevant legal, regulatory, and company-specific SHE requirements. Oversee regulatory engagement and maintain strong relationships with regulatory bodies and stakeholders
• Work closely with senior business leaders and Line Managers to integrate SHE into business processes, ensuring SHE considerations are embedded in strategic and operational decision-making
• Oversee the deployment of robust SHE assurance programmes to monitor compliance, performance, and risk management, providing regular reports on SHE effectiveness
• Lead and develop a team of SHE professionals, ensuring talent is effectively managed and developed and resources are deployed optimally. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and best practice sharing across the function and wider business

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Degree in SHE Management or related field or proven leadership in SHE roles within large organizations
• Recognized SHE certifications (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent)
• Extensive experience in manufacturing or similar sectors
• Knowledge of international SHE standards (ISO45001, ISO14001)
• Expert in SHE with experience implementing best practices in large organizations
• Experience in influencing senior leadership to integrate SHE strategies into business
• In-depth understanding of business operations, external influences
• Proven experience in leading and developing SHE teams, optimizing resources and talent
• Ability to align SHE initiatives with business goals for continuous improvement and compliance
• Experience in delivering sustainable SHE improvements

Desirable:

• Chartered Membership of a Professional SHE Body (e.g., IOSH – Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, or equivalent)

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 SHE team:

The key responsibility of this role is to lead the SHE function within a demanding manufacturing environment, driving sustainable improvements across the site. Reporting to the Health & Safety Director, the position requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting, address operational challenges, and implement strategic and tactical initiatives. The role will involve managing urgent site issues, working closely with senior operations teams, and ensuring strong engagement with regulators to sustain programme effectiveness. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 23^rd October 2024

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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