Job Title: Deputy SHE Manager
Location: Rochester – Onsite
Salary: £48,000 to £50,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
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.
What you’ll be doing:
The role focuses on strengthening the organisation’s safety culture and ensuring full compliance with ISO45001, ISO45003, ISO14001 and SMM standards. It involves maintaining management systems, supporting leadership engagement, and coordinating internal and external audits. A key responsibility is managing high‑quality reporting of accidents, incidents and near misses. The position also drives continuous improvement by developing risk‑reduction strategies, new SHE tools and enhanced ways of working. Additionally, it supports the creation of employee safety training programs and contributes to long‑term succession planning for the SHE function and wider business.
Core duties:
* You will be proficient in the use of IT tools and proprietary software to manipulate data and support the development of management reporting
* You must be experienced in conducting management system audits, including an in-depth knowledge of ISO 45001 & 14001 management systems
* You will be experienced in engaging and presenting to stakeholders across all levels, senior leadership in particular and proficient in training staff of all levels
* You will be experienced in the use of root cause analysis tools in support of accident and incident investigation and the implementation of improvements to prevent reoccurrence
* You will hold a NEBOSH National General Certificate and ideally hold NEBOSH National Diploma in occupational Health and Safety held (or equivalent qualification i.e. NVQ level 5) and ideally hold Membership of IEMA
The Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Team:
The team will provide competent and comprehensive SHE advice and support to Line Leaders, enabling them to effectively manage SHE within their areas of responsibility and to help shape and drive their business operation.
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: 1st 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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