SHE Advisor – Policy & Governance

TieTalent; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discounted health and lifestyle benefits

Relocation support

Annual incentive

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a SHE Advisor – Policy & Governance to offer SHE guidance for the construction of nuclear submarines. The ideal candidate has a NEBOSH certification and experience in policy documentation. This full-time on-site role includes competitive benefits and the chance to impact safety standards within a pivotal engineering program.

Qualifications

• Proven background in the development and implementation of robust management systems.
• Experience in drafting official company codes or formal documentation.
• Strong ability to interpret relevant regulations and industry guidance.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver process management support and expert consultation to stakeholders.
• Lead the facilitation of process development activities.
• Provide guidance on Safety, Health, and Environmental standards.
• Contribute to enhancing safety culture within the Submarines business.
• Maintain interfaces with stakeholders including regulatory bodies, contractors, and customers.
• Ensure delivery of the Safety, Health, and Environment Plan across submarine sites.

Skills

Process management

Policy document drafting

Health and safety regulation interpretation

Training and coaching

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

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Job title: SHE Advisor – Policy & Governance
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. This is a full-time on-site role
Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

• Delivering process management support and expert consultation to a diverse range of stakeholders, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leading the facilitation of process development activities across the Submarines business.
• Providing timely, consistent guidance, coaching, and governance on Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) standards and legislation to support all organizational activities.
• Contributing to the development and integration of an enhanced safety culture within the Submarines business, while actively supporting the SHE improvement programme.
• Maintaining a professional and accountable interface with key stakeholders, including functional leads, regulatory bodies, contractors, and customers.
• Ensuring the effective and timely delivery of all relevant elements of the Safety, Health, and Environment Operational Plan and Strategy across all submarine sites.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Proven background in the development and implementation of robust management systems.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting policy documents, official company codes, or formal documentation.
• Strong ability to interpret and apply relevant regulations, Approved Codes of Practice (ACoPs), and industry guidance.
• Possession of a NEBOSH General Certificate or an equivalent health and safety qualification.

Desirable:

• Skilled in delivering training and coaching to individuals or teams.
• Experience or understanding of data record retention practices and associated compliance requirements.

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Policy and Governance Team:

As a Policy & Governance SHE Advisor, you will play a key role in one of the UK’s most advanced engineering programmes, providing expert SHE guidance to ensure the safe construction and successful delivery of the next generation of Nuclear Submarines. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you will 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 fulfill your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to ensure our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder), please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may affect your eligibility based on nationality and residency. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher security vetting.

Closing Date:

19th August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application early if interested.

Additional details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet