About BAE Systems
At the core of BAE Systems is an overarching purpose – to serve, supply and protect those who serve and protect us.
We play our part in making the future more secure for everyone by creating bold, pioneering security products and services that can change the world we live in.
That’s what binds our diverse minds and talent together.
We’re a skilled, collaborative community of over 90,500 people, creating some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, marine, land, and security solutions.
We value the creativity and innovation of an inclusive team, and trust and empower our people to thrive, no matter what their background or experience.
Join us and you’ll enjoy first-class training, coaching and support. We’ll look to you for new ideas and new ways of working. You'll make a real contribution to vital, global work that secures all our futures.
Building a better workplace
Our amibitions
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.
Celebrating inclusion at the first ever LGBTQ+ in defence awards
About our LGBTQ+/Inclusion Network
OutLink is the employee-driven UK Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning and Other (LGBTQ+ - formerly LGBT) group at BAE Systems.
Our company strives to create an inclusive workplace in which all our employees give their best for our customers and are recognised and rewarded for their contribution. The nationwide Outlink group is a very valuable part of this effort in our business. Find out more here.
Some things we're proud of
Stonewall Diversity Champion
BAE Systems is a Stonewall Diversity Champion. The Diversity Champions programme is the leading employers' programme for ensuring all LGBTQ+ staff are accepted without exception in the workplace. We work closely with Stonewall to ensure we create inclusive and accepting environments for all our UK workforce.
Movement to work
We're a leading member of Movement to Work – the UK's largest employer collaboration to tackle UK youth employment.
We offer placements to young people who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET). Giving them the skills and confidence to take the first steps in their career.
Accredited Living Wage Employer
We're proud to be formally accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.
At BAE Systems we’re committed to investing our people. That’s why we ensure everyone is paid a fair wage that allows them to support themselves and their families.
Time to change pledge
The Time to Change pledge is a commitment to change the way we all think and act about mental health in the workplace.
Mental Health at Work Commitment
This pledges employers to change the way we all think and act about mental health in the workplace
We believe that a healthy workplace is an open, honest, and inclusive one. It's part of our holistic approach to our colleagues’ wellbeing.
