Job Title: SHE Manager
Location: Govan – onsite
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: Up to £66,500 dependent on skills and experience
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:
You will lead and support a diverse team of SHE specialists, providing clear, practical and expert guidance across the business. Working closely with senior leaders and managers, you will ensure they have the insight and assurance needed to manage Safety, Health and Environment effectively and to deliver our strategic goals. You will also help shape and implement our SHE strategy, maintain essential licences, consents and permits, and promote a positive, collaborative culture where everyone can contribute to a safer, healthier and more sustainable workplace.
Core duties:
- You will lead and develop SHE professionals, supporting a high‑performing, inclusive and collaborative team
- Specialist SHE guidance will be provided to the business, ensuring leaders receive clear, expert technical advice
- You will champion change by helping teams adopt new SHE processes, tools and ways of working
- Stakeholder collaboration will be key as you influence alignment with SHE standards and expectations
- Regulatory compliance will be maintained through effective oversight of licences, consents and permits
Essential Skills:
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent degree, demonstrating strong foundations in Health and Safety practice
- Chartered IOSH membership or an equivalent professional accreditation, reflecting recognised competence
- Proven experience in technical SHE work, including confidently leading and developing people
- Background in scientific or advanced engineering fields, enabling informed, evidence‑based decision‑making
The SHE Team:
You will lead the business’ specialist SHE team across Environmental Compliance, Sustainability, Occupational Hygiene, Wellbeing, Construction Safety and Engineering Safety. Your team will influence and coach colleagues to consider specialist SHE risks in decision‑making and develop effective strategic and operational solutions.
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: 17th June 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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