Jobs, fresher vacancy - Safety Health and Environment Advisor (Edgewing) • Guildford

Company: BAE Systems

Guildford

Job title: SHE Advisor (Edgewing)Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. Due to the nature of this assignment, we envisage there will be a need for mostly on site working, however, flexible working arrangements may be possible – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.Salary: £53,211 Dependent of skills and experienceWhat you’ll be doing:Develop and implement Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) risk management strategies to proactively mitigate identified risks, including conducting regular workplace risk assessments to identify potential hazardsMonitor compliance with all relevant HSE legislation, regulations and codes of practice, ensuring the joint venture remains aligned with the latest industry standards, best practices and technological advancementsCollaborate with training and education partners to ensure all SHE-related training is delivered effectively and adhered to by employees, regularly reviewing and updating training programmes to meet evolving needsDesign and implement initiatives that support employee well-being, including mental health support, ergonomic assessments and routine health screening programmes Your skills and experiences:EssentialNEBOSH Occupational Health and Safety level 6 or equivalentEffective stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate at all levelsExperience of establishing health and safety management systemsDesirableExperience working with global partnersPrevious team leadership experienceKnowledge of Certified to ISO45001, ISO14001 and ISO50001Benefits: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 TeamBy joining Edgewing, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the company from the ground up — setting the foundations for generations to come, influencing how we work, and helping us build something world-class together. At Edgewing, we’re united by a shared purpose to drive what’s next in defence – uniting UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise to shape the future of global defence. With trust at the heart of everything we do, we empower our people to dare to go beyond, bring their best as one, and leave a mark that matters on a truly global mission, making a lasting impact through work that truly matters.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: 6th March 2026We 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.#LI-JE1#LI-Onsite