SHE Advisor

Job Title: SHE Advisor

Location: Warton and Samlesbury, On-site

Salary: £59,491+ depending on 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:

This is an opportunity to influence SHE performance across a large and complex operational environment, supporting manufacturing, engineering and business teams at either our Warton or Samlesbury site. You’ll play a key role in promoting a positive SHE culture, managing risk and ensuring high standards of compliance, whilst building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.

Core duties:

• Provide competent SHE advice and support across operational and functional areas
• Lead and support SHE activities including audits, reviews, investigations and assurance activities
• Manage site compliance with relevant SHE standards, policies and legal requirements
• Support risk assessment activities and promote effective risk management principles
• Produce and analyse SHE performance data, reports and management information
• Coach, support and influence stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in SHE performance

Essential Skills:

• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health (or equivalent qualification)
• Experience providing Safety, Health & Environmental advice within a business environment
• Good understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment and risk management principles
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Experience supporting SHE management systems and compliance activities
• Ability to manage a varied workload across multiple priorities and projects

The SHE team:

You’ll join a team of experienced SHE professionals supporting a diverse and complex operational environment. Working closely with business leaders, operational teams and support functions, the team plays a vital role in maintaining compliance, improving performance and fostering a positive safety culture across our sites.

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: 7th October 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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