Senior People Partner

Salary Range: £70,000 – £80,000. Leonardo UK operates a grade‑based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

The Senior People Partner will lead and drive the implementation of our People Plan in partnership with the SVP and other senior stakeholders. The role is primarily focused on delivering the UK People Plan effectively into the business while working with senior leaders, line managers, and employees to create a positive and productive working environment. The Senior People Partner will be part of the Line of Business (LoB) leadership team, set the long‑term vision for working in Leonardo Electronics UK, translate that into tangible improvement actions, and work with the SVP to ensure Senior Leadership and LoB team behaviours and attitudes reflect business values, apply appropriate professional standards, set targets, and review individual performance regularly.

The role also involves acting as a change agent and coach with senior leadership teams to maximise their impact and focus on their role as People Leaders, championing Employee Experience and Inclusion as two pillars of the wider business strategy, and taking an active role in the network groups and forums that help enhance both pillars.

• An experienced People leader with a track record of delivering positive people‑focused change, preferably within a technology focused business.
• The ability to engage and interact with senior levels within the organisation and build effective working relationships with senior stakeholders.
• A passion for continuing to develop themselves and others through coaching, formal development and stretching priorities.
• The ability to articulate the value the People function brings to the organisation and how that translates to business strategy and performance.
• Solid knowledge and experience of employment law.
• CIPD qualifications desirable.
• A team player who can work well with the UK People Leadership Team.

This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, including the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance, please visit

• Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
• Benefit from an award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Eligibility for a bonus scheme for employees at management level and below.
• Free access to over 4,000 online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.
• Referral programme with a financial reward.
• Spend up to £500 each year on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech and lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible hours with hybrid working options.

Primary

Location:

GB – Edinburgh

Contract Type:
Permanent;
Hybrid Working:
Hybrid.

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