Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an FCAS Skills, Workforce Planning and EVP Advisor to join their dynamic team in Stevenage on a contract basis. This role involves working on one of the most ambitious and high-profile programmes within Defence, the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), which aims to deliver a cutting-edge air combat solution in record time.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with external FCAS enterprise partners, including Team Tempest, to support strategic workforce and skills-based initiatives.
Contribute to the identification, mitigation, and de-risking of short-term and long-term critical skills gaps.
Provide project management support for workforce-related initiatives, including attraction, retention, training, and development activities.
Support the delivery of externally agreed enterprise milestones and deliverables, including data collation and analysis, skills-related insights and reporting, and advisory expertise.
Employee Value Proposition (EVP) & Culture
Support the ongoing development of the FCAS Programme Employee Value Proposition.
Manage the coordination and submission of internal and external award applications.
Support cultural development initiatives by implementing targeted interventions, analysing feedback from exit conversations, and enhancing engagement, inclusion, and retention.
Secondments & Partner Mobility
Project manage and administer the FCAS programme's cross-partner secondment process.
Act as a key point of contact for external partner organisations, supporting the exchange of secondees.
Ensure secondment activity aligns with programme objectives, workforce planning priorities, and governance requirements.
Internal Skills Development
Support the identification and implementation of initiatives to enhance workforce skills and capability within the FCAS programme.
Contribute to the development of measures aimed at strengthening internal capability and reducing reliance on external skills and subject matter experts.
Work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure skills development activity aligns with current and future programme needs.
Job Requirements:
Experience working in a Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, STEM Skills, or HR role.
Experience working in large and complex organisations.
Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects.
Ability to manage competing demands effectively.
Skilled at building effective relationships.
Ability to interpret and analyse large volumes of data.
Proficient in the use of MS Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge or experience in the defence sector would be advantageous but not essential.
If you have the relevant experience and are passionate about contributing to cutting-edge defence projects, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative and influential FCAS Programme team in Stevenage