Job Title: Workforce Planning Lead
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: 47,271.00 + Dependent on skills and experience
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
Job Description:
As a Workforce planning lead, you will work across multiple programmes, supporting business resource planning, demand profiling and workforce supply solutions in partnership with HR and key teams.
The role offers broad exposure across the programmes, close collaboration with senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence workforce and resourcing decisions across the organisation.
Core duties:
- You will be responsible for reviewing resource profiles and developing effective supply solutions to meet workforce demand
- You will oversee workforce planning processes to ensure that resource allocation aligns with business priorities and operational requirements
- You will be responsible for managing and guiding workforce decisions to support with strategic resourcing objectives
- You will support HR incentive initiatives by providing workforce insights and contributing to talent and retention strategies
Essential Skills:
- You will require significant experience within workforce planning and strategic business planning
- You will hold a demonstrable track record of delivering across multiple complex projects and transformation programmes
- You will need to hold a strong Excel capability for the use of data analysis, modelling and reporting purposes
- You will need to bring an agile and adaptable approach, with the ability to navigate evolving organisational priorities
IM&T People and capability Team
By joining us in the team, you will have fantastic exposure to workforce planning and early careers initiatives. The team drives strategic improvements, collaborates closely with HR and partners and supports innovative resourcing solutions. This role will provide strong opportunities for professional growth and development. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
Why BAE Systems?
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.
A place where everyone can thrive:
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: 15th June 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.
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