Head Of Human Resources

Job Title:                     Head of Human Resources

Location:                     Bristol, Gloucestershire or Devon, Plymouth + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation:            Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type:                   Full time / Permanent

Role ID:                       SF76352

Shape the future workforce behind one of the UK's most critical defence and nuclear programmes

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Head of Human Resources at Babcock Technology Centre or Devonport Royal Dockyard.  

The role

As a Head of Human Resources, you'll take on a highly strategic leadership position supporting our Naval Nuclear business. This is far more than a traditional human resources leadership role. You'll influence workforce strategy across a complex, highly regulated and unionised environment, ensuring we have the talent, capability and culture needed to deliver programmes that support national security.

Day-to-day, you'll be required to:

• Leading and developing a team of Human Resources Business Partners, Advisors and Specialists to deliver an exceptional people service.
• Partnering with senior leaders to shape and deliver workforce, talent and organisational strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Driving organisational design, transformation and workforce planning initiatives that support future capability requirements.
• Overseeing complex employee relations matters while providing expert guidance on change, performance and organisational effectiveness.
• Using people data and insights to influence decision-making, enhance employee engagement and strengthen leadership capability.

This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week. The role is based at BabcockTechnology Centre or Devonport Royal Dockyard, with a minimum of three days per week on site and occasional travel to other Babcock locations, including Plymouth.

Essential experience of the Head of Human Resources:

• Significant experience within a senior Human Resources leadership role in a large and complex organisation.
• Proven success leading and developing high-performing Human Resources teams.
• Extensive expertise across workforce planning, organisational development, employee relations, talent management and change management.
• Demonstrable experience leading large-scale transformation and organisational change programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence executive leaders and align people strategies to business priorities.