BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, we help our customers to stay a step ahead when protecting people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information. We provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of 85,800 people in more than 40 countries.

From state of the art cyber threat detection to flight control systems that enable pilots to make better decisions, we never stop innovating to ensure that our customers maintain their advantage. This is a long-term commitment involving significant investments in skills. We also work closely with local partners to support economic development through the transfer of knowledge, skills and technology.

Building a better workplace
We want to help change the world we live in for the better – and that starts with our workplace. We're committed to building a truly diverse, inclusive, and equitable place to work. We actively promote diversity in the workplace, as well as a culture of respect so everyone can be free to be themselves. It empowers us to do our best work, it enables us to grow, and brings us together to find new and better ways to protect what really matters.

Our ambitions
We want to lead the way in our sector and beyond. By 2030 we have set our ambition for women to make up at least 50% of our Executive Committee and 30% of our workforce. We’re determined to be more diverse at all levels of the organisation and to be truly representative of the communities in which we operate. There’s work to do, but we’re focused on attracting the best people to work here – regardless of gender, age, ethnic or religious background, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic. To secure our ambitious future, we are committed to investing in our people. Without them, there is no us. Working here, whatever your role, you will find the tools, support, and inclusive environment to fulfil your ambitions and make an impact now and in the future.

Company benefits may include
Flexible working hours
Open to part-time/job-sharing/compressed hours/hybrid
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Health insurance/Family health insurance
Life insurance
Mental health first aiders
Wellness programmes
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
Shared parental leave
Adoption leave
Annual leave (buy or sell & bank holiday swaps)
Company shutdown periods
Sick leave pay
Annual bonus
Share options
Salary sacrifice
Employee discounts
Lunch and learns
Gym membership
Cycle to work scheme
Electric car salary sacrifice
Relocation packages