Job Title: Strategic Workforce Planning Programme Lead
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF
At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world. Join us as a Strategic Workforce Planning Programme Lead at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site and play a key role in shaping the future of workforce planning in a high-impact sector.
The role
As a Strategic Workforce Planning Programme Lead, you’ll have a unique opportunity to influence workforce strategies. You’ll lead programme delivery, working closely with SWP subject matter experts and People Analytics teams to embed a data-driven approach to workforce planning. Your efforts will support the organization in anticipating future workforce needs, closing skills gaps, and building long-term capability.
Lead the end-to-end delivery of SWP across business units, ensuring effective implementation and measurable outcomes.
Design and implement a scalable rollout plan aligned with organizational and sector-wide workforce strategies.
Collaborate with SWP experts to embed best practices into operational planning.
Partner with People Analytics teams to incorporate workforce data into strategic planning.
Engage senior stakeholders to ensure alignment, adoption, and success of SWP initiatives.
This role is full time, 35 hours per week, with hybrid working arrangements.
Essential experience
Proven programme or project management experience, ideally within HR, workforce planning, or organizational development.
Understanding of strategic workforce planning principles and methodologies.
Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
Experience working with data and analytics teams for decision-making support.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, capable of managing multiple priorities.
Qualifications
Degree in HR or Business.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance.
Note: Many positions are subject to security and trade restrictions based on nationality and residency.
What we offer
Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
Access to a Digital GP, health checks, and nutritional consultations.
Employee share scheme and shopping savings portal.
Payment of Professional Fees.
Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days of paid leave.
Holiday Trading and ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering.
Opportunities for development and a comprehensive benefits package including wellbeing support.
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