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SHE Advisor – Environment


Company : BAE Systems


Location : Warton, Lancashire


Created : 2025-05-28


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Title: SHE Advisor – Environment Location: Samlesbury or Warton – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £54,793 What you’ll be doing: Leading on governance activities associated with a specialist environmental discipline for the business and/or site(s), including (but not limited to): developing and maintaining related environmental Policy and Management Systems, Objectives & Targets, Assurance, Reporting, Training and Functional Capability Development, that meet the requirements of BAE Systems Operational Framework and International SHE Standards (such as ISO14001 & ISO 50001 ) and supports the achievement of organisational goals Leading on operational activities associated with a specialist environmental discipline for the business and/or site(s), including (but not limited to): deployment and implementation of environmental Policy and Management Systems, objectives and targets, provision of competent environmental advice on risk management and control, collation and provision of environmental performance reports (such as incidents, audits, regulatory issues), investigation and reporting of incidents in accordance with regulatory and/or customer requirements, provision of an effective interface with regulators and representatives dealing with liability issues Providing competent and specialist environmental advice and support to Line Leaders, enabling them to effectively manage environmental impacts and opportunities within their area(s) of responsibility Leading activities associated with improving specialist environmental practice and performance within a business or site(s) Supporting the development and implementation of innovative environmental change programmes, ensuring consistency and effective improvement in environmental risk management and embedding a culture of continuous improvement and the sharing of best practices Providing assurance for determining compliance with relevant legal, BAE Systems Operational Framework and SHE Management System requirements within a business or site(s) Monitoring the effectiveness, and providing regular reports, on all of the above to relevant stakeholders Your skills and experiences: Essential An understanding of safety, health and environmental management standards and practice, and relevant BAE Systems processes and procedures An understanding of environmental requirements, internal and external best practice and able to bring their experience to articulate these in order to ensure effective deployment within their work area A good understanding of how to influence others in order to operationalise, integrate and deliver environmental processes, projects and change in a business, through having a good knowledge of the business or site(s), a contemporary view of their deliverables and aims, the challenges they face, the developments which they are planning and enacting Post-qualification experience in applying specialist environmental knowledge and processes in work-related situations Hold one or more of the following QCF/NQF Level 5 (or higher) SHE qualifications: NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety; Level 5 NVQ in Occupational Safety and Health Practice; Level 6 NCRQ Diploma in Applied Health and Safety; NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management; Safety, Health and/or Environmental Honours Degree (Bachelors or Higher); or an equivalent qualification in a relevant subject. These are provided as examples only, and not an exhaustive list. In addition to the above, relevant qualifications for the specialist discipline must be held. For example: NEBOSH or IEMA Specialist Diploma in Environmental Management. These are provided as examples only, and not an exhaustive list Desirable Membership of a recognised professional institution for the specialist environmental area. For example, Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). Chartered membership of the appropriate professional institution 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 SHE team: As an Environmental Advisor, you will deliver expert and professional environmental guidance and support across the Air business. This dynamic and multifaceted role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging projects as part of a broader team of Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) professionals. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll 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: 10th June 2025 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-KW1 #LI-Hybrid