People Operations Capability Lead - Munitions

Job Title: People Operations Capability Lead - Munitions

Location: Radway Green, Glascoed or Washington - mainly site based

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

Salary: Up to £55,000 dependent on skills & experience

• Leading the development and rollout of the Operations Capability Framework across the Munitions business
• Implementing and continuously improving digital competence management systems, ensuring accurate capability tracking and reporting
• Partnering with functional leaders and line managers to develop and maintain job descriptions, competencies, skills, behaviours, knowledge frameworks, and role profiles
• Developing competency matrices and workforce training plans, working closely with managers and training teams to build capability and support career development
• Delivering people capability plans that ensure the workforce is equipped to meet current and future operational requirements safely and effectively
• Building strong relationships across operational and business teams, monitoring capability effectiveness, driving continuous improvement, and representing Operations at key forums and working groups

Based at any Munitions site, with travel across all Munitions sites, you will lead the development and delivery of people capability solutions that enable high-performing operations. Working closely with operational leaders, you will design competency frameworks, training and career pathways, assess capability needs, drive continuous improvement, and embed a culture of learning, performance, safety and operational excellence across the function.

• Understanding of operational processes, workflows and day-to-day delivery activities
• Knowledge of operational capabilities, standards, policies and compliance requirements
• Ability to translate business strategy into workforce capability and resource plans
• Understanding of training, competency frameworks, organisational design and workforce development
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to inspire teams and build collaborative relationships across operational and support functions
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office, with knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and technology-enabled operational excellence

Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 27th November 2026

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.