JOB DESCRIPTION:

Leonardo UK has seen significant growth over the past 3 years. With further growth planned ahead we are looking for someone to lead our UK Talent Attraction function. In this role you will lead the end-to-end recruitment function, delivering scalable hiring strategies, enhancing our employer brand, and ensuring we attract, engage, and retain top talent. You’ll partner closely with senior leaders and the wider People team and manage a team of recruitment professionals to deliver our growth plans and help shape the future of our workforce. The role also forms part of the UK People Leadership Team to contribute to the wider People agenda across Leonardo.
This role can be based anywhere in the UK with a mixture of home working with regular travel to our UK locations.
What you’ll do as VP Talent Attraction:

This role has overall accountability for the Talent Attraction strategy and delivery across professional external recruitment, internal recruitment, early careers recruitment and our contingent workforce, managed through an MSP. Key Responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive recruitment strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead, mentor, and support the recruitment team to achieve hiring targets and KPIs.
• Design and implement innovative sourcing strategies to build strong talent pipelines.
• Oversee employer branding initiatives to position Leonardo as an employer of choice.
• Optimise recruitment technology and processes for scalability and efficiency.
• Manage recruitment budgets and key supplier relationships.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the hiring process.
• Analyse and report on hiring metrics, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

What we need from you:

• Proven experience leading Talent Attraction/Recruitment teams within a Technical/Engineering organisation preferably within Aerospace & Defence.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Expertise in talent attraction strategy development and delivery across the recruitment lifecycle (Attraction, Screening/Selection, Onboarding)
• Familiarity with current and future recruitment technologies, including AI
• Data-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive hiring practices.
• It would be favourable if you have previously managed an MSP arrangement

Security Clearance
You must be eligible for full security clearance and will require at least 5 years residency in the UK to be considered. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 9,000 are based in the UK.
At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.
This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.
Primary Location:
GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

• Develop and execute a comprehensive recruitment strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead, mentor, and support the recruitment team to achieve hiring targets and KPIs.
• Design and implement innovative sourcing strategies to build strong talent pipelines.
• Oversee employer branding initiatives to position Leonardo as an employer of choice.
• Optimise recruitment technology and processes for scalability and efficiency.
• Manage recruitment budgets and key supplier relationships.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the hiring process.
• Analyse and report on hiring metrics, providing insights and recommendations for improvement