SHE Associate

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Job Title: SHE Associate
Location: Warton – This is a full time, on-site role
Salary: £49,400 + depending on experience
What you’ll be doing:
To provide competent and professional SHE guidance and support to the business across manufacturing, development and engineering operations
The role will require engagement and involvement in a research & development line of business where new products and technology are investigated, developed or produced
As a BAE Systems SHE Associate, you will be responsible for providing competent and professional safety, health and environmental advice and support to our business operations, which typically comprise 300+ employees with diverse safety, health and environmental risks to manage
This will involve the implementation and maintenance of the SHE Management System (Certified to ISO45001 and ISO14001) within your business operation, leading on risk assessment, accident/incident analysis and assurance activity, along with a wide variety of related tasks that fall within this diverse role
You will also be an ambassador for cultural change within the business, able to influence and promote a positive SHE culture at all levels
Whilst the role is challenging and wide-ranging, you will be part of a wider team of SHE professionals, and you can expect to be provided with a high level of support and development to ensure you are equipped to meet the challenges that the role provides
Your skills and experiences:
You will hold the NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health and will be working towards or possess the NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health (or equivalent)
Experience and qualifications in the Environment, Occupational Hygiene and COSHH would be advantageous
Good understanding of Hazard identification and risk management
A keen interest and understanding to develop in an environment in new technology
Excellent communication skills and be comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels
Previous experience in a similar SHE role
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
The Future Systems & Technologies Safety, Health & Environment team provide competent SHE support, advice and resource to our manufacturing & FalconWorks® business areas. Reporting to the Future Systems & Technologies SHE Advisor, it is made up of a group of SHE Associates (SHE professionals or SHE Specialists). The team support the implementation of various SHE management systems & provide specialist technical SHE support on exciting development products or platforms, and carry out various day to day activities related to safety, health and environment.
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: 4th March 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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