Job Description
Job Title: Head of Planning
Location: Ashton Vale, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF 70230
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Head of Planning at our Ashton Vale, Bristol site.
The Role
As our Head of Planning, you’ll lead the development and maturity of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes across Mission Systems. This is a senior leadership role at the intersection of strategy and execution, ensuring planning decisions support long-term business objectives, optimise resources, and deliver value across the end-to-end product lifecycle. Your work will directly impact national security and help shape the future of defence and aerospace.
Day-to-day, you’ll be required to:
1. Lead the development and execution of operational planning strategies across Mission Systems.
2. Influence senior stakeholders to align planning activities with business goals and customer expectations.
3. Oversee planning across the full product lifecycle, from bid through to delivery.
4. Integrate lifecycle planning with portfolio management to support investment dec...