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Permanent | Full-time

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On-site parking

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Published 06.30.2026

Company : Safran Landing Systems Job field : Human Resources Location : Cheltenham Road East Gl2 9qh Gloucester , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

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Published 06.30.2026

Job Description

What does the role look like?

We're seeking a strategic and inspiring Divisional Human Resources Director to lead the people agenda across our Landing Systems Gloucester sites, supporting both Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) businesses.

This is a pivotal leadership role operating within two distinct business models, each with challenges and significant growth opportunities. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the organisation's future—driving transformation, building organisational capability, and enabling sustainable performance through people.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of working in regulated P&L driven environments, covering a range of HR functions alongside being a proven leader who has a high degree of emotional intelligence.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

Deliver and develop the people strategy aligned with business objectives.
Lead organisational development, design and workforce planning.
Promote collaboration and engagement across functions, divisions and Safran businesses.
Operate and lead across dual operating models.
Translate business challenges into impactful and timely HR solutions.
Use people analytics to inform decisions.
Strengthen leadership and management capability.
Embed and deepen talent development approaches.
Lead a high-performing HR team.
Strengthen HR's strategic and operational impact.
Build trusted senior relationships across SLS and Safran..
Maintain strong Trade Union engagement and dialogue.
Ensure compliance and promote inclusion.

Job Requirements

What will you bring to the role?

Essential skills:

Significant demonstratable HR leadership experience across regulated or P&L driven business'
Experience across differing business models (preferably to include Engineering &/or Manufacturing)
Proven background in transformation and talent strategy.

Desirable skills:

Proven ability to engage & drive high performing teams
Ability to be strategic and able to demonstrate commercial awareness when making decisions
Excellent influencing skills at all levels
Adaptable and resilient
Commitment to integrity, collaboration and transparency
Experience in unionised environments

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What do we offer?

Car or Car Allowance
25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days
Annual bonus and share scheme options
Pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary
Onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities
We offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role dependant), enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different."

"Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets.

Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems?
Would you like to grow in an international, stimulating and supportive environment within a human-sized company? Join us! Become one of our 8,000 passionate employees worldwide.
Don't meet 100% of the requirements? That's not a barrier for us. Above all, we're looking for creative and committed people!

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