SHE Advisor – Policy & Governance

Job Title:

SHE  Advisor – Policy & Governance

Location:

Barrow-in-Furness. This is a full-time on-site role

Salary:  Competitive

What you’ll be doing :

Delivering process  management  support and  expert  consultation to a diverse range of stakeholders, driving continuous improvement  initiative

Leading  the facilitation pf process development activities across the Submarines business

Providing timely, consistent guidance, coaching, and governance on Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) standards and legislation to support all organisational activities

Contributing to the development and integration of an enhanced safety culture within the Submarines business, while  actively  supporting the  SHE  improvement programme

Maintaining a professional and accountable interface with key stakeholders, including functional  leads , regulatory bodies, contractors, and customers

Ensuring the effective and timely delivery of all relevant elements of the Safety, Health, and Environment Operational Plan and Strategy across all submarine sites

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

Proven  background in the development and implantation of robust  management  systems

Demonstrated experience in drafting policy documents, official company codes, or formal documentation

Strong  ability to interpret and apply relevant regulations, Approved Codes of Practice (ACoPs), and industry guidance

Possession of a NEBOSH General Certificate or a equivalent health and safety qualification

Desirable:

Skilled in delivering training and coaching to  individuals  or teams

Experience or understanding of data record retention practices and associated compliance requirements

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 Policy and Governance Team:

As a Policy & Governance  SHE  Advisor, you will play a key role in one of the UK’s most advanced engineering programmes, providing  expert  Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) guidance to ensure the safe construction and successful delivery of the next generation of Nuclear Submarines. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria

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:  5th February 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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