NAVAL SHIPS
SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS
Job Title: Environmental Sustainability Lead Advisor
Location: Scotstoun/Govan
Salary: Up to £47,000 depending on skills and experience
What you’ll be doing:
Providing competent and specialist environmental sustainability advice, coaching and support to Line Leaders, enabling them to effectively manage environmental sustainability impacts, risks and opportunities within their area(s) of responsibility
Conducting appropriate levels of assurance activities in support of the effective deployment of the SHE management system, ensuring it continues to meet the requirements of ISO 14001 and ISO 50001
Offering assurance for determining compliance with relevant legal, BAE Systems Operational Framework and SHE Management System requirements within a business or site(s)
Carrying out comprehensive investigations of incidents, identifying root causes and lessons learned to prevent reoccurrence
Promoting continuous improvement through effective communication, coaching and mentoring of line leaders, employees and contractors.
Supporting across our value chain in their applications of Naval Ships SHE Policy & Sustainability Strategy
Designing and delivering workplace environmental sustainability programs, communications and initiatives – with a focus on Net Zero, circular economy, climate resilience, BAE Systems Sustainability Themes
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
Hold a relevant environmental sustainability qualification e.g. degree in Environmental based subject or equivalent
Experience of working in complex environments where strong collaboration, influencing and motivation skills are the key methods for implementing environmental sustainability improvements
Comprehensive knowledge of SHE Management Systems and assurance processes, including ISO 140001 and ISO 50001
Desirable:
Experience in applying specialist environmental knowledge and processes in work-related situations
Membership of a recognised professional institution for the specialist environmental sustainability area, is required. For example, Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (formerly Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA))
Benefits:
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 team:
Step into a high-impact role as a Subject Matter Expert within BAE’s dynamic SHE team, driving environmental compliance and sustainability across Naval Ships. With exposure to Type 26 and other major projects, you’ll lead cross-functional initiatives, collaborate with regulators and internal teams, and support Line Leaders in implementing key SHE and sustainability policies. The role involves occasional travel to other Naval Ships sites and working across sector and group teams, expanding your influence and professional network. Reporting directly to the SHE Manager, you’ll manage your own workload, shape decisions, and represent best practices. This role offers professional membership support and the chance to influence change and gain exposure across the business.
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: 7th August 2025 – Interviews for this position will take place week commencing 25th August.
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