SHE Advisor

Job Title: SHE Advisor

Location: Govan, Onsite – 5 days a week Mon- Thurs 07.30 -16.00 Fri – 07.30-12.30

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 £42,000 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 a SHE Advisor for Naval Ships, you will lead the hands‑on delivery of Safety, Health and Environmental practices across complex shipbuilding and support programmes. Working closely with diverse project teams, contractors and operational staff, you will implement SHE plans, provide assurance and act as a trusted, inclusive advisor.

You will offer visible, leadership throughout the build, helping ensure all activities are carried out safely and responsibly. Your work directly protects people, assets and programme milestones, enabling Naval Ship projects to be delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently.

Core duties:

• Ensure you provide clear, competent and inclusive SHE advice to leaders to support effective risk management
• This role will require you to contribute to innovative SHE improvement programmes that strengthen risk controls and drive positive change
• You will deliver assurance activities that confirm compliance with legal requirements and SHE Management Systems
• Work collaboratively with project teams and contractors to embed safe, sustainable working practices

Essential Skills: 

• Hold a QCF/NQF Level 3 or higher SHE qualification, such as NEBOSH General or an equivalent accredited certification
• Demonstrate considerable influencing skills to help operationalise, integrate and deliver processes, projects and organisational change
• Use clear, inclusive communication and collaboration to embed effective SHE practices across diverse teams and environments

SHE Operational Delivery: 

As SHE Advisor for the Naval Ships SHE Operational Delivery Team, you’ll play a key role in the delivery of Safety, Health and Environmental standards across complex shipbuilding programmes—driving SHE plans, managing risk and providing visible leadership through build, integration, test and trials.

The role protects people, assets and programme milestones, ensuring safe and compliant delivery. You’ll join a skilled, collaborative SHE community supporting some of the UK’s most critical naval projects alongside engineers and project teams.

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: 5th May 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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