Job Title:

SeniorSafety Health & Environment Advisor Location:

Portsmouth Naval Base/Broad Oak

Onsite only

additional travel may be required to visit wider parts of the business Salary:

Up to £50,000 (dependent on skills and experience) What youll be doing: Drive improvements in

SHE

performance across sites and delivery streams by

leading

proactive

risk-reduction

initiatives , coordinating key stakeholders, and ensuring robust implementation of policies,

management

systems, targets and

controls . Champion

innovative approaches to safety,

leading

and supporting transformational change programmes that embed continuous improvement, strengthen risk

management

and accelerate learning across teams. Influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, coaching and

challenging

them to integrate

SHE

considerations into

decision -making, project planning, contractor oversight and operational delivery. Provide clear, evidence-based assurance on compliance with legal requirements, the Operational Framework and the

SHE

Management

System, identifying priorities and enabling

leaders

to take

decisive

action. Own

delivery,

managing

workload, budgets and timescales effectively while providing regular, insightful reporting that helps senior stakeholders understand performance, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Your skills and experiences: Hold one or more of the following QCF/NQF Level 6 (or higher) qualifications: NEBOSH Diploma, relevant Health/Environmental Degree, or equivalent. Experience applying health and safety knowledge within

complex

operational environments, with a

track record

of

leading

improvements rather than simply advising. Strong

understanding of contractor

management , governance and assurance, with the ability to assess how well processes are applied and influence teams to raise standards. Proven

ability to

lead

end-to-end risk-reduction projects, bringing together diverse stakeholders, setting direction, overcoming barriers and delivering tangible improvements. Exceptional

communication and stakeholder skills

able to influence,

challenge

constructively, and build

strong

relationships at all levels to drive change. A

proactive , solutions-focused mindset with the ability to think broadly, spot emerging issues, and take

ownership

in fast-moving environments. 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 Maritime and Land

SHE

team: This role offers a dynamic and varied work environment, where youll provide professional and realistic advice on compliance, risk reduction, and continual improvement. Youll have the chance to influence significant changes and work closely with stakeholders throughout the organisation. With ample scope for career advancement, this position is ideal for a

driven

SHE

professional eager to impact our companys practices and standards positively. If youre looking to make a significant contribution to a safer workplace and are ready for the next step in your career, we invite you to apply for the Senior

SHE

Advisor position at BAE Systems. You will possess a natural ability to influence stakeholders, applying a collaborative approach to all communications and relationships. With your ability to look beyond current

challenges , you will apply a forward-thinking self-motivated approach and identify opportunities from

challenging

situations. You will be a problem solver with the capability to solve problems within our dynamic and ever-changing environment. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where youll be able to make a real difference. Youll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where youll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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 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

19th March 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. #LI-TP1 #LI-Onsite

TPBN1_UKTJ