Join Our Team as a Senior Safety Health & Environment Advisor!
Location: Portsmouth Naval Base/Broad Oak – Onsite only (additional travel may be required)
Salary: Up to £50,000 (dependent on skills and experience)
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Senior Safety Health & Environment Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our SHE performance across various sites. Your responsibilities will include:
* Driving Improvements: Lead proactive risk-reduction initiatives, coordinate with key stakeholders, and ensure robust implementation of policies and management systems.
* Championing Innovation: Support transformational change programs that embed continuous improvement and strengthen risk management across teams.
* Engaging Stakeholders: Influence and coach stakeholders at all levels to integrate SHE considerations into decision-making and operational delivery.
* Providing Assurance: Deliver clear, evidence-based compliance assurance, enabling leaders to take decisive action on priorities.
* Managing Deliverables: Oversee workload, budgets, and timelines while providing insightful reporting to senior stakeholders.
Your Skills and Experiences:
We’re looking for someone who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table:
* Hold one or more QCF/NQF Level 6 (or higher) qualifications: NEBOSH Diploma, relevant Health/Environmental Degree, or equivalent.
* Experience in complex operational environments, with a proven track record of leading improvements.
* Strong understanding of contractor management and governance, with the ability to influence teams to raise standards.
* Proven ability to lead end-to-end risk-reduction projects, overcoming barriers and delivering tangible improvements.
* Exceptional communication skills, able to influence and build strong relationships at all levels.
* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to spot emerging issues and take ownership in fast-moving environments.
Benefits:
At BAE Systems, we value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including:
* Competitive pension scheme
* Employee share plans
* Flexible discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits
* Green car scheme and private health plans
* Shopping discounts and potential eligibility for an annual incentive
About the Maritime and Land SHE Team:
This role offers a dynamic work environment where you’ll provide realistic advice on compliance, risk reduction, and continual improvement. You’ll have the opportunity to influence significant changes and collaborate closely with stakeholders throughout the organization. If you’re a driven SHE professional eager to make a positive impact, this position is perfect for you!
Why BAE Systems?
Join us and make a real difference! We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and empowers you to fulfill your potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and strive to ensure our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, we encourage you to discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.
Closing Date: 8th February 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!
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