Senior SHE Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a SHE Advisor to provide expert guidance in managing Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) practices. This dynamic role involves collaborating with Line Leaders to ensure compliance with SHE policies, conducting thorough investigations of incidents, and promoting best practices across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a relevant SHE qualification and experience in complex environments, with opportunities for professional growth and chartership. Join a team that values diversity and empowers you to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Relevant SHE qualification like NEBOSH diploma or degree in Occupational Safety & Health.
• Experience in complex environments with SHE improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive SHE advice to Line Leaders.
• Conduct SHE assurance activities to meet ISO standards.
• Investigate accidents and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

SHE Management Systems

ISO45001

ISO14001

NEBOSH diploma

Collaboration Skills

Influencing Skills

Motivation Skills

Accident Investigation

Education

Degree in Occupational Safety & Health

Grad/Tech Member of IOSH

Job description

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Location: Broad Oak/New Malden. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. This role requires regular travel to other BAE Systems sites

Salary: Up to £48,000 dependent on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing competent and comprehensive SHE advice to Line Leaders, enabling them to effectively manage SHE within their area(s) of responsibility
• Conducting appropriate levels of SHE assurance activities in support the effective deployment of the SHE management system ensuring it continues to meet the requirements of ISO45001 and ISO14001
• Supporting and coaching Line Leaders in the effective management and control of significant SHE risks within their area(s) of responsibility
• Conducting comprehensive investigations of accidents and incidents, identifying root causes and lessons learned to prevent reoccurrence
• Promoting continuous improvement through effective communication, coaching and mentoring of line leaders, employees and contractors
• Supporting onsite contractors in their applications of Naval Ships SHE Policy & Strategy

Your skills and experiences:

• Hold a relevant SHE qualification e.g. NEBOSH diploma or degree in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent
• Experience of working in complex environments where strong collaboration, influencing and motivation skills are the key methods for implementing SHE improvements Comprehensive Knowledge of SHE Management Systems and assurance processes
• Working knowledge of SHE Management Systems and assurance processes
• Grad/Tech Member of IOSH (willing to progress to Chartered membership)

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:

Reporting directly to the SHE Manager, this role offers a dynamic environment where you can thrive. You’ll have the invaluable support needed to achieve chartership whilst working within a large, diverse team, gaining a wealth of experience across various areas of SHE. Your efforts will be crucial in ensuring the Naval Ships business remains compliant with all SHE policies, making a significant impact across the organisation.

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. 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: 14th May 2025 – interviews will take place w/c 19th May 2025

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.