JOB SUMMARY

At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Together, we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes, and strive for what’s next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe – for today, and tomorrow.
We offer 25+ days’ holiday, flexible and hybrid working, enhanced parental leave schemes, shopping discounts, and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97%, to help make work for you.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a highly experienced leader within the HR profession? If so, we are recruiting for a Senior HR Specialist within our People Directorate to lead a large team within our Entry Talent area. You won’t need to have had previous experience specifically within the Entry Talent sector, but you will need to demonstrate extensive broader knowledge and experience of HR and leading and managing teams to deliver strategic HR outputs as well as senior stakeholder management.
You will play a key part in contributing to our HR strategy and future direction working closely within the senior leadership group to deliver the HR Strategy.
You will work collaboratively with other professional teams to develop and lead HR campaigns and projects, including learning and development interventions to be able to support the future Entry Talent requirements.
You will lead a team of HR and business specialists to deliver the DE&S Entry Talent Programme, with overall management of resources.
This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 12 months.
We champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.
Whilst on site, you’ll experience our impressive range of on-site facilities including a restaurant and coffee bistros and free parking. Our sports facilities include a fully equipped gym and sports hall with bookable classes, as well as tennis courts and a squash court.

BENEFITS

Alongside your salary of £67,700, Ministry of Defence contributes £19,612 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• 25 days’ annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King’s birthday
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
• Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
• Support for progression
• Huge range of discounts
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you’re looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you’ll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.

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NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Set the strategic direction of specialist area (Entry Talent), ensuring that policy and practice is aligned to the business and people strategy.
• Lead specialist team and oversee the implementation of the campaigns, projects, schemes and initiatives and any policy and process changes to ensure quality outcomes.
• Ensure that demand and resources are balanced to achieve specialist area outcomes. Support the development and growth of HR professionals within areas and responsibilities through professions and People Coaches
• Engage with the wider HR community to prioritise activities to ensure optimal business outcomes
• Provide strategic advice, keeping abreast of current thinking and external best practice in order to maintain area of expertise
• Liaise and influence senior internal and external stakeholders where appropriate, providing insight and expertise on specialist area
• Drive an extensive programme of continuous improvement activities to increase quality, drive and efficiency of services and operational excellence.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

• Learning and Development – Expert
• Talent Management – Expert
• Leadership – CSBC 4
• Managing a Quality Service – CSBC