Join the Team Building the Future of Flight

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real impact, take on exciting challenges, and be part of a team that's shaping the future of aviation?

At Malloy Aeronautics, you'll play a key role in helping us develop innovative technology that's changing the way the world moves.

Who are we?

We're on a mission to revolutionise unmanned flight. At Malloy Aeronautics, we develop advanced heavy-lift UAVs for both defence and commercial applications.

What sets us apart is our in-house approach. From design and engineering to manufacturing and testing, the majority of our work happens under one roof in Berkshire, allowing us to innovate quickly, maintain exceptional quality, and bring ideas to life faster.

For our teams, that means hands-on involvement, real ownership, and the opportunity to help shape the future of aviation.

What are we looking for?

If you're motivated by the chance to influence change and build a culture where health, safety and wellbeing are genuinely valued, the SHE Manager role offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference by creating an environment where employees can thrive, work safely and contribute at their best every day.

Reporting to the Programmes & Business Operations Director, the Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Manager is responsible for leading the development, implementation and continual improvement of Malloy Aeronautics' SHE strategy, management systems and culture. The role provides both strategic leadership and operational support across engineering and manufacturing activities while ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements and group standards. The position includes leadership of the SHE Committee, and close engagement with senior business leaders and group stakeholders.

This role provides a unique opportunity to shape and influence the future direction of SHE at one of the UK's most innovative autonomous aviation organisations.

The SHE Manager is a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team and contributes to strategic decisions relating to business growth, facility development, operational readiness and organisational resilience.

Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK

What you’ll be doing (but not limited to): Leading and influencing the SHE strategy of a rapidly growing aerospace technology business, working closely with engineering, manufacturing and business teams to drive implementation and maintenance of an ambitious programme of health, safety and environmental improvement. The role combines hands-on operational support with leadership of governance, compliance, culture and continuous improvement activities across the organisation.

• Embed and improve SHE policy and standards through visible leadership and effective communication.

• Transform the safety culture by modelling safe behaviours and leading cultural improvement initiatives.

• Lead the SHE Committee and associated governance activities.

• Provide line management, coaching and development.

• Lead and contribute to risk assessments and implementation of effective control measures.

• Lead incident reporting, investigations and root cause analysis.

• Manage and improve the SHE management system.

• Own health surveillance programmes and statutory inspection arrangements including asbestos and legionella requirements.

• Provide ownership and oversight of COSHH, DSEAR and other specialist assessments.

• Conduct workplace inspections, audits and assurance activities.

• Act as the primary SHE interface with related BAE Systems stakeholders and functions.

• Support implementation of BAE Systems SHE strategies, standards and cultural improvement programmes.

• Provide SHE performance reporting metrics and recommendations to senior leadership.

• Provide competent advice and guidance to managers and employees.

Essential Skills and Experiences: Manufacturing and engineering SHE experience; NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent; incident investigation, risk assessment and audit experience; strong interpersonal skills; Microsoft reporting skills; ability to meet UK security clearance requirements.

Desired Skills and Experiences: NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ Level 5+; VTOL or aerospace experience; IEMA qualification; SHE training delivery; ISO management system experience; experience leading SHE cultural improvement programmes; experience managing or mentoring SHE professionals; Chartered IOSH Membership (CMIOSH) or commitment to achieving Chartered status.

Benefits you may be eligible for:

Alternate Fridays off with our 9-day fortnight

BAE Systems Share Incentive Plan

5% employer pension contribution

Annual collective incentive bonus scheme

Enhanced family leave with 6 months' full-pay maternity leave and 4 weeks' full-pay paternity leave

20 days' annual leave, increasing with service, plus a 3-day Christmas shutdown

Company sick pay

Healthcare Cash Plan with Virtual GP access, dental and optical support, plus free cover for dependent children up to age 24

Mental health and wellbeing support available 24/7

Cycle to Work Scheme

Proud supporter of the Armed Forces through our Bronze Armed Forces Covenant commitment.

Malloy Aeronautics employees will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at Malloy Aeronautics 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