Job Title: Ethics Advisor
Location: Scotstoun – hybrid pattern
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: £45,177
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.
Job Description:
As the sole Ethics Advisor, you will be supporting the Ethics Manager in the delivery of the Ethical Conduct programme across Naval Ships in accordance with the BAE Systems Business Strategy. Tasks will include being responsible for the end-to-end management of ethical concerns raised across the Naval Ships business (including southern locations) and oversight of a growing Ethics Officers network, offering support and guidance where necessary and leading on their development in the role. The role will require being comfortable operating at all levels within the business, across different functions and at varying levels of seniority, up to and including the Naval Ships Senior Leadership Team.
Core duties:
- Through effective management, communication and reporting against the programme objectives and deliverables, drive the Ethical Business Conduct programme across NS
- Responsible for the network of Ethics Officers including onboarding and offboarding, providing training and upskilling and management of queries
- As the Ethics SME, participating in the design of the Group wide annual Business Integrity Training
- Acting as an ambassador for the Code of Conduct to champion ethical principles and values within the organisation
- Independently manage ethics cases end to end with varying levels of complexity – through the lifecycle of initial reporting to resolution, navigating difficult conversations and engaging with key stakeholders when appropriate
Essential Skills:
- Successful track record as a trusted business partner, working in the Business Conduct field. Experience of facilitation between parties at varied levels to achieve informal resolution of concerns
- Experience of running workplace investigations with focus on mediation and conflict resolution
- Skilled at managing, influencing and inspiring leaders at varying levels
The Ethics Team:
We are a small team with a footprint across the entirety of Naval Ships, empowered to seek new ways to improve the culture within our already hugely successful business. As champions for the Naval Ships Code of Conduct, the Ethics Team are the driving force behind the promotion of ‘Doing the Right Thing’.
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: 24th July 2026 – interviews will take place W/C 3rd August 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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