SHE Advisor

Job Title: SHE Advisor

Location: Barrow-In-Furness, Hybrid

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

Grade: S4

Referral bonus: £1000

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development. We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager. If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

What you will be doing:

As a SHE Advisor, you will provide professional Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) advice, support and assurance across a designated business area or site. You will help maintain effective SHE management systems, manage risks, ensure compliance with legislation and company standards, and drive continuous improvement. Working closely with line leaders and stakeholders, you will promote a positive SHE culture and support the achievement of business objectives.

Core duties:

• Support the development, maintenance and implementation of SHE management systems, ensuring alignment with BAE Systems Operational Framework requirements and relevant standards, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
• Provide competent SHE advice and guidance to line leaders and operational teams, supporting effective management of SHE risks and responsibilities
• Support the implementation of SHE policies, objectives and targets, including risk assessments, control measures and initiatives to improve SHE performance
• Contribute to SHE audits, inspections, incident investigations and performance reporting, ensuring findings are recorded and appropriate corrective actions are implemented
• Support SHE improvement programmes, promoting best practice, continuous improvement and effective risk management across the business
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate SHE considerations into operational activities and decision-making, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company requirements
• Monitor SHE performance, report key findings and improvement opportunities, and deliver assigned activities within agreed timescales and budgets

Essential Skills:

• Experience in a SHE role, ideally within an operational, engineering, manufacturing, construction or infrastructure environment
• Knowledge of relevant UK SHE legislation, regulatory requirements, industry guidance and SHE management systems
• Understanding of risk assessment, hazard identification, risk controls, audits and incident investigations
• Experience supporting SHE performance reporting, improvement initiatives and the implementation of corrective actions
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to provide practical advice and influence positive SHE behaviours
• Ability to manage priorities, work independently and support continuous improvement
• NEBOSH certificate

The SHE Team:

You will join a team dedicated to improving SHE standards and supporting safe, healthy and environmentally responsible operations across BAE Systems. Reporting to a SHE Lead, you will work with operational teams and stakeholders to deliver SHE objectives, manage risks and improve performance.

The role offers the opportunity to develop your expertise across management systems, risk management, audits, investigations and continuous improvement, while contributing to a positive SHE culture and the wider business strategy. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and encourage discussion of reasonable adjustments where needed.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, including 5–10 years continuous UK residency depending on the role.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. Lifelong learning, meaningful work, and a supportive culture enable you to grow with confidence. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and supported with rewards that matter most to you.

Closing Date: 3rd November 2026