Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ we are creating cutting‑edge defence technology and innovations. Join us as a People Operations Manager at our Farnborough site, where you will work with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
As a People Operations Manager you will play a pivotal role in bringing structure, alignment, and momentum to a fast‑paced People function, ensuring it operates as a cohesive, high‑performing unit aligned to business priorities.
Responsibilities
* Act as the central point of coordination across the People function, ensuring alignment across priorities and workstreams
* Lead governance activity, including planning cycles, reporting, and executive‑level insights
* Manage and deliver key projects and initiatives that support the People strategy
* Produce high‑quality, accurate reporting and analysis to support senior decision‑making
* Partner closely with the Chief People Officer and senior stakeholders on priority activities
* Bring structure and continuous improvement to a fast‑paced, evolving operational environment
Essential Experience
* Strong operational and project management experience with the ability to drive delivery across multiple workstreams
* Experience working with or alongside HR/People functions in a complex organisational environment
* Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, including executive‑level leaders
* Excellent attention to detail with the ability to produce high‑quality, accurate outputs at pace
* Strong analytical and reporting skills, with confidence using data to support decision‑making
* Ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment, prioritising effectively and taking ownership
Essential Qualifications
* Demonstrable project management experience or recognised project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, PMP)
* Evidence of working with highly sensitive or confidential information in a professional environment
Job Details
* 37 hours per week; minimum average site attendance of three days per week
* Based at Farnborough site
* All applicants must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum
Benefits
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
* Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
* Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
* We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
* Volunteering Opportunities – helping charities and local community
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