Human Performance Data Lead

Babcock International; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and engineering company is seeking a Human Performance Data Lead in the Herefordshire area. This full-time role focuses on translating complex performance data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree, has proven analytical experience, and proficiency in tools like Python and SQL. The company offers competitive benefits and values diversity, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP and health consultations

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Flexible working options

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an analytical or insight-focused role.
• Ability to turn data into insight that informs decisions.
• Strong proficiency with analytical tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the interpretation of human performance data.
• Design and maintain dashboards and reports.
• Partner with stakeholders to communicate findings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Analytics, Psychology, Sports Science or related

PhD in a relevant discipline

Tools

Python

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Excel (advanced)

AWS

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Title

Human Performance Data Lead

Location

Herefordshire

Compensation

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type

Full time / Permanent

Role ID

SF70705

Mission Statement

Turn performance data into decisions that protect lives.

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Human Performance Data Lead at our site in the Herefordshire area.

Across defence, aerospace and engineering, our people enable customers to fulfil their duty from advanced land systems to complex programmes while we work side by side to create a safe and secure world, together.

The role

As a Human Performance Data Lead, you’ll translate complex human performance data into clear, actionable intelligence that shapes programme decisions and policy.

Day‑to‑day, your work will help optimise performance in high‑pressure environments improving outcomes for customers and communities and will accelerate your own growth through exposure to meaningful, insight‑driven projects at the heart of national defence.

• Lead the interpretation of human performance data and convert it into insight that informs strategic and operational decisions.
• Design and maintain dashboards, models and reports (e.g., Python, R, Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI) to monitor trends and measure impact.
• Partner across departments and with external stakeholders to communicate findings and embed an insight‑led approach to performance optimisation.
• Shape investment priorities by evidencing outcomes and recommending data‑driven improvements.
• Champion data quality, governance and continuous improvement across performance platforms (e.g., AWS, SAP, Oracle).

This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and is based on site in Herefordshire.

Essential experience of the Human Performance Data Lead

• Proven experience in an analytical or insight‑focused role within performance, health, defence, elite sport, or other high‑pressure environments.
• Demonstrated ability to turn data into insight that directly informs programme decisions or policy.
• Proficiency with analytical tools such as Python, Foundry, R, Excel (advanced), SQL, Tableau and Power BI.
• Experience working with or managing data platforms such as AWS, SAP or Oracle.
• Strong problem‑solving and critical thinking skills with excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications for the Human Performance Data Lead

• Essential: Minimum Master’s degree (MSc) in Data Science, Statistics, Analytics, Psychology, Sports Science, or a related discipline with a strong analytical component.

• Preferred: PhD in a relevant discipline.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) / Developed Vetting (DV) and Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Flexible working – we give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met
• A dynamic working environment

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date

13/01/2026