Safety, Health & Environmental Officer

MBDA; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MBDA is seeking a dynamic Safety, Health & Environmental Officer to join their team. This role involves designing and delivering SHE training, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, and fostering a culture of continual improvement across various departments. The position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Up to 15 additional days of Flexi Leave

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals and free parking

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Safety, Health, Environment.
• Broad understanding of manufacturing and laboratory technologies.
• Ability to design, develop, and deliver SHE training effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver SHE-related training.
• Ensure effective implementation of SHE policies across the UK.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and security departments.

Skills

Communication

Influencing

Health and Safety Legislation Knowledge

Education

NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Certificate in Environmental Management

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and self-driven Safety, Health & Environmental Officer to join the MBDA team. The role covers the UK and can be based at any of our sites. If you are passionate about safety, health and reducing our impact on the environment, this challenging but rewarding position may be for you.

Salary: Circa £35,000 dependent on experience + bonus + benefits

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working, such as 3 days on-site and 2 days remote working each week.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance, varies yearly)
• Pension: Total employer and employee contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with enhancements for paternity, neonatal, and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more

The opportunity:

The successful candidate will design, develop, and deliver SHE-related training to enable management and employees to work safely and effectively. You will be involved in SHE activities across the UK, including assessments and communications, ensuring effective implementation of SHE policies and fostering a culture of continual improvement. Collaboration with departments such as engineering, manufacturing, facility maintenance, and security will be key, providing practical and professional experience in a challenging sector.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Minimum NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
• Certificate in Environmental Management (preferred)
• Significant experience in Safety, Health, Environment
• Broad understanding of manufacturing and laboratory technologies
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation
• Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels
• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex information
• Ability to design, develop, and deliver SHE training effectively

What to expect:

You will be part of a supportive, high-performing team involved in all aspects of SHE activities, with opportunities for professional development and team cohesion. The role involves regular travel to other MBDA UK locations.

We offer career progression, paid overtime (where applicable), bonus schemes, comprehensive pension, annual salary reviews, a collaborative environment, and excellent on-site facilities. We value individuality and encourage you to discuss any support or adjustments needed during the recruitment process. Flexible working arrangements are also welcomed.

Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation committed to supporting the Armed Forces. We partner with governments to defend our nations and promote employee networks such as Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, and more.

We recognize everyone’s uniqueness and invite you to contact us for support or adjustments during recruitment. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK), and Glassdoor, or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.