Senior Occupational Health Nurse Adviser
2 days ago
Southsea
Job Title: Senior Safety Health & Environment Advisor Portsmouth Naval Base/Broad Oak – Onsite only – additional travel may be required to visit wider parts of the business Drive improvements in SHE performance across sites and delivery streams by leading proactive risk-reduction initiatives , coordinating key stakeholders, and ensuring robust implementation of policies, management systems, targets and controls . Champion innovative approaches to safety, leading and supporting transformational change programmes that embed continuous improvement, strengthen risk management and accelerate learning across teams. Influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, coaching and challenging them to integrate SHE considerations into decision -making, project planning, contractor oversight and operational delivery. Provide clear, evidence-based assurance on compliance with legal requirements, the Operational Framework and the SHE Management System, identifying priorities and enabling leaders to take decisive action. Own delivery, managing workload, budgets and timescales effectively while providing regular, insightful reporting that helps senior stakeholders understand performance, risks, and opportunities for improvement. NEBOSH Diploma, relevant Health/Environmental Degree, or equivalent. Experience applying health and safety knowledge within complex operational environments, with a track record of leading improvements rather than simply advising. Strong understanding of contractor management , governance and assurance, with the ability to assess how well processes are applied and influence teams to raise standards. Proven ability to lead end-to-end risk-reduction projects, bringing together diverse stakeholders, setting direction, overcoming barriers and delivering tangible improvements. 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. This role offers a dynamic and varied work environment, where you’ll provide professional and realistic advice on compliance, risk reduction, and continual improvement. With ample scope for career advancement, this position is ideal for a driven SHE professional eager to impact our company’s practices and standards positively. If you’re looking to make a significant contribution to a safer workplace and are ready for the next step in your career, we invite you to apply for the Senior SHE Advisor position at BAE Systems. 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. 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. Closing Date 21st January 2026