SHE Advisor in Leeds

Overview

This job is with BAE Systems, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

Location: Frimley. 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 £40,000 depending on skills and experience.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide professional and accurate SHE advice on the requirements of the SHE legislation to the business and compliance with company (SHE) procedures across the business, ensuring this is effectively translated to the business context and to agreed timescales.
• Conduct SHE audits/inspections in accordance with internal procedures and ISO 45001/14001 requirements, to agreed and communicated schedules.
• Investigate SHE accidents, incidents and non-conformances, producing comprehensive reports with root cause analysis in line with procedural requirements within agreed timescales.
• Support SHE workshops/training sessions which may be undertaken in business areas and be the point of contact for the training portal.
• Assist in delivery of existing and new SHE management systems.
• Participate in and support wider SHE activities e.g. public events, promotional events.

Your Skills And Experiences:

• Professional SHE qualification such as NEBOSH General Certificate or IEMA Foundation Certificate.
• Practical internal auditor skills (ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 Internal Auditor qualification desirable).
• Sound knowledge of UK SHE legislation.
• Accident/incident investigation skills.
• Knowledge of contractual and legal requirements.

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Team:

As a SHE Advisor, you will provide SHE advice, assistance and assurance to an allocated business area within a Business Unit.

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.