SHE Manager Thu, 18 Dec 2025 in Alton

Prismatic is a technology development company, specialising in the design, manufacture and delivery of innovative, high value aerospace products and systems. Prismatic is a subsidiary of BAE systems, led by a technically and commercially focused team. Our cutting‑edge systems (such as the high‑altitude PHASA‑35) have clear commercial value, are developed at pace and address critical customer needs.

The Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Manager will have responsibility for delivering safety, health and environmental improvement activities, and providing competent advice and coaching in a fast‑paced and exciting research and development environment for new product development. You will work with the business teams to drive implementation and maintenance of an ambitious programme of Health, Safety and Environmental improvements within the business framework.

The successful candidate will display strong interpersonal skills and a can‑do attitude, with the ability to communicate effectively with employees from all levels of the business. This role will require the suitable candidate to help lead on Safety, Health and Environment at the company, keeping focus on the subject by supporting the senior leadership team. You will be active in manufacturing and production areas of the business at our primary site in Alton, with occasional requirements to support our Oxford site and one location in the USA.

The main activities are supporting risk assessment, incident investigation, continual improvement activities, supporting coaching in safety, health and environment practices and providing support to the business at all levels. You must also be able to lead projects and drive safety, health & environment in a demanding environment with teams made of graduates and professionals. You will be comfortable with making interventions to discuss safe and unsafe behaviours, and challenging accepted practice in an appropriate and positive manner. This role will have line management responsibilities for another SHE professional, and the expectation with the suitable candidate is that they will help mentor, coach and develop the existing talent to help them progress in their development.

• Help embed & improve the safety, health and environmental policy and standards through presence in the business with effective communication.
• Help drive the safety culture by modelling safe behaviours and providing effective observations and feedback to others.
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement mind‑set.
• Lead and contribute to risk assessments; provide advice and support implementation of appropriate control measures, ensure assessments are reviewed and updated with appropriate stakeholder support.
• Contribute to the development of compliant and practical site safety, health and environment standards and procedures to conform to legal and business standards.
• Drive timely incident reporting and thorough root cause investigation, providing leadership and advice.
• Ensure timely closure of actions and sharing of learning with our teams.
• Support the development of the safety management system at the company.
• Ensure effective processes are in place for management of improvement activities arising from sources including risk assessment, incidents, investigations and audits.
• Provide suitable information and coaching to teams using all appropriate methods of communication.
• Develop internal training materials and work with others to help coordinate external training.
• Perform regular workplace inspections and audits.
• Help ensure that audit actions are assigned to relevant stakeholders for completion.
• Contribute to daily, weekly and monthly business performance review meetings, supporting the prioritisation of safety, health and environment and delivering actions as appropriate.
• Provide competent and coherent advice and guidance to managers and employees on legal requirements and good practice, showing willingness to take personal responsibility to embed improvements.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced working environment.
• Manufacturing & engineering health and safety experience.
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent as a minimum.
• Diploma (NEBOSH, NVQ, NCRQ level 5+) or equivalent higher qualification is an advantage.
• Experience of leading incident investigation in a multidisciplinary team, developing action plans and driving to completion.
• Experience in carrying out workplace audit and inspections and determining appropriate actions and accountability.
• Experience carrying out risk assessments, reviewing existing controls and recommending improvements, preferably in a multidisciplinary team.
• Data management and reporting skills using Microsoft software packages.
• The ability to meet UK security clearance vetting levels.

• Experience of coaching employees on safety, health and environment ranging from graduate entry‑level personnel to experienced professionals.
• Experience of products and platforms within the Air, military or automotive domain.
• Experience of working in environments operating Hazardous Voltage.
• Experience of delivering training & toolbox talks.
• Experience of writing and reviewing management system procedures, to comply with ISO or similar standards.
• Demonstrable experience in prioritisation of issues and working both independently and with others to ensure they are addressed with appropriate urgency.
• IEMA qualification or experience in Environmental Management.

We’re proud to offer a competitive package and a range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing, including:

• Location: Alton (Hampshire), UK.
• Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week (excluding breaks).
• Hybrid working (where applicable), giving you the flexibility to balance time between home and our offices (norm is 3 days a week).
• Salary: £50-60,000 (gross) per annum – dependent on experience.
• Bonus: Non contractual company performance related bonus.
• Pension: 10% company contribution, plus salary exchange options for AVCs.
• Green Benefits: Access to our Green Car/EV scheme via salary exchange.
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (rising to 28 days after 3 years’ service).
• Employee Schemes: Eligibility for the BAE Systems Share Incentive Scheme, Company Performance Free Share awards, Cycle to Work scheme, and a Halfords Trade Discount Card.
• Community & Culture: Social and employee engagement activities through our Prismatic Pulse group.
• Wellbeing: Access to Occupational Health support, including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and the Unmind app.

To apply, use this link or alternatively please send your CV and a covering email to jobs@prismaticltd.co.uk. In your application, please confirm the following:

• That you have the right to work in the UK and can commute to the location of work.
• That you have been a UK resident for at least 5 years and can meet any required background checks (or security clearance requirements where applicable).
• Your salary expectations for the role.
• Your availability or current notice period.

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