Head of Operations – SHE

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Head of Operations – SHELocation: Barrow-in-Furness. (Onsite)Salary: £90k+ depending on skills and experience, plus car allowance and bonusWhat you’ll be doing

Provide leadership across operational activities, ensuring performance targets, efficiency, and programme delivery are met while maintaining a safe and sustainable working environmentPartner with Senior Operations and Manufacturing Leaders to address site challenges, improve processes, and deliver strategic changeOversee the effective integration of Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) into operational decision-making, supporting risk management and programme resilienceDrive improvements across operations, ensuring rapid response to urgent site issues while balancing long-term sustainability and compliance needsMaintain effective engagement with regulators and stakeholders, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with legal and company requirementsLead, mentor, and develop a team of SHE professionals, ensuring resources are aligned to operational needs and fostering a culture of continuous improvementYour skills and experiences

EssentialBachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, SHE Management, or a related discipline – or equivalent professional experienceExperience managing large-scale site operations with complex regulatory oversightProven track record in senior leadership within a large manufacturing or complex operational environmentStrong understanding of operational performance, risk management, and change delivery in fast-paced industriesExperience embedding SHE into business operations with knowledge of international standards (ISO45001, ISO14001)Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive both immediate improvements and long-term strategic initiativesDemonstrated success in leading and developing teams, optimising resources, and creating a culture of collaboration and improvementDesirableChartered membership of a professional body (e.g., IOSH or equivalent)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 team

The key responsibility of this role is to lead the SHE function within a demanding manufacturing environment, driving sustainable improvements across the site. Reporting to the Health and Safety Director, the position requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting, address operational challenges, and implement strategic and tactical initiatives. The role will involve managing urgent site issues, working closely with senior operations teams, and ensuring strong engagement with regulators to sustain programme effectiveness. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you will 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 leave 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending in the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.Closing Date

11th September 2025We 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 ..... full job details .....