Job Title: SHE Governance Lead
Location: Salmesbury, Hybrid – 3 days per week on site
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: £68,000+ (DOE) plus performance bonus and car allowance
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
Job Description:
This is a highly visible role working closely with senior leaders, trade unions, and external auditors to shape and strengthen SHE governance across the AIR business. You’ll play a pivotal role in aligning systems, processes, and performance with corporate objectives, driving collaboration across teams, and ensuring robust, compliant frameworks that support operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Core duties:
Lead and develop a team of SHE professionals, including auditors and management systems specialists, along with a project manager, to deliver SHE governance across the AIR business
Plan and oversee audit programmes, ensuring effective risk identification and closure of non-conformances (NCRs)
Use data insights to drive performance, identify trends, and share learning from incidents and accidents
Coordinate integrated business planning, aligning SME input with SHE strategy and organisational objectives
Manage governance forums and reporting (audit, risk, environmental), ensuring alignment with the AIR governance framework
Act as the central point of contact for SHE governance, including supporting acquisitions and overseeing systems, processes, and communications
Represent the SHE Function on a range of functional working groups to ensure compliance with all BAE Systems mandated policies, such as information & data management and business continuity management
Essential Skills:
Good understanding of management systems, including Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality frameworks
Proven knowledge of audit processes and audit management practices
Experience leading and developing teams within a governance or operational environment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the business
Familiarity with software and data management systems to support governance and reporting
The SHE Governance and Assurance team:
You’ll work at the centre of a highly collaborative network, partnering with senior managers and directors, trade unions, and external auditors to deliver effective SHE governance. The role sits across multiple functions, including SHE, Operations, environmental and subject matter expert teams, with close alignment to Project Management and the central BAE Systems Corporate function. Working in a fast-paced, integrated environment, you’ll play a key role in connecting teams, aligning processes and systems with business objectives, and ensuring governance activities are delivered consistently and on time.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
A place where everyone can thrive:
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
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: 15th April 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.
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