Head of Human Resources
Job in
Bristol, Bristol County, BS1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-03
Listing for:
Babcock
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-03
Job specializations:
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HR/Recruitment
HR Generalist / Talent Management, HR Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Head of Human Resources
Location:
Bristol, Gloucestershire or Devon, Plymouth + Hybrid Working Arrangements Compensation:
Competitive Salary + Benefits Role Type:
Full time / Permanent Role :
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 Babcock Technology 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.
Qualifications for the Head of Human Resources:
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Level 7 qualified, or equivalent.
Significant experience operating in a senior Human Resources leadership position.
Strong expertise in employee relations, organisational change, workforce planning and talent management.
Security Clearance The successful candidate must be a Sole UK National and be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - ().What we offer Generous holiday allowance
Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva Digi Care+Employee shopping savings portal
Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave…
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