Strategic Workforce Planning Advisor

Job title: Strategic Workforce Planning Advisor

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £45,628+

What you'll be doing:

• Liaison with SMEs to support the development and maintenance of the Functional Long Terms Skills Analysis and Workforce Plan (LTSAWP) and the associated proposed supply solutions for a 2 - 5 year period.
• Collation, management, reporting and monitoring of LTSAWP actions to ensure people capability risks are understood and mitigations are being progressed.
• Data collation and analysis to understand functional capability health. Develop plans, in conjunction with Subject Matter Experts, to address any issues or risks.
• Responsible for the cost account management and liaison with programmes to identify opportunities and alignment of programme funding where appropriate in line with business demand.
• Provide and develop timely reports aligned to Governance framework.

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Understanding of workforce planning and resource management.
• Strong analytical skills such as data / analytics / reporting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Packages (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proven communication and negotiation skills.

Desirable:

• Experience and understanding of the lifecycle of Projects.

Benefits:

You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Site, Facilities & Infrastructure People Capability Team:

You will be supporting the full lifecycle of resource planning in the People Capability team with all aspects of workforce planning on a 2-5 year basis which includes strategic workforce planning, reporting and analytics. You will be ensuring that the data is correct and accurate, reports are produced in a timely manner and you will also have the opportunity to work with all levels of stakeholders. You will be working in a team of 10 people reporting to the People Capability Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to utilise people skills at all levels, developing new ways of working and supporting the wider function. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 13 th March 2024.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.