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.