People Partner - Defence Bristol Operations

Rolls-Royce; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company in Bristol is seeking a People Partner to lead their HR strategy within Defence Operations. The ideal candidate will work closely with the leadership team, providing coaching and developing organizational capabilities. Requirements include a graduate-level degree and significant experience in HR and organizational development. This role offers the chance to influence change and enhance workforce performance in a dynamic environment. Join us to be part of an inclusive workplace committed to diversity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of graduate level capability demonstrated through degree or relevant work experience.
• Ability to analyze business strategy and develop people implications.
• Experience enhancing business performance through Organization Development.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership team to mobilize people strategy.
• Act as trusted coach for handling complex people issues.
• Support business problems from an organizational development perspective.

Skills

Leadership coaching

Change management

Organizational development

Data analysis

Relationship management

Education

Graduate level degree or HR qualification

Job description

Job Description

People Partner – Operations

Bristol on site

Management Level C

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a People Partner to join the team in Defence Operations.

OurPeople Partnershold a unique role here, partnering the business leadership team on development and implementation of business strategy, focusing on the people and organisational agenda - unlocking our full potential.

To drive the business strategy and enable true business partnering you will support your business in a wide range of areas including; employee experience, talentmanagement,leadership, belonging, learning, performance, reward and more! Our Head Office teams of Subject Matter Experts provide the strategies and you will drive this through our Manufacturing Operations business unit.

Why join Rolls‑Royce?

At Rolls‑Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls‑Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world‑class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high‑performance culture.

What you will be doing

Working in the Defence People Team you will be leading the [people agenda, developing and implementing plans to ensure the right level of talent, organisation, capabilities and culture. If you are interested in broadening your business knowledge, driving change and being part of a dynamic fast paced leadership team, then this is the role for you.

• Partnering the leadership team in mobilising the people strategy and driving the business plan, bringing the latest people and organisational development insights.
• Act as a trusted coach to the leadership team in handling sensitive or complex people issues, equipping them with the right skills and behaviours to lead their teams, including meeting Rolls‑Royce leadership expectations.
• Support business problems from an organisation development perspective, using data and tools to identify the levers which will maximise organisation performance.
• Develop effective talent and capability development plans to deliver strategic workforce plans and build an environment that supports our people to be at their best.
• Working with employee representatives to drive change aligned with the context of the business area.
• Deliver resourcing plans to meet business commitments.
• Working collaboratively with our broad people team network including our Global People Services team.

Position qualifications

• Minimum of graduate level capability demonstrated either through the achievement of a degree qualification and/or relevant work experience ideally supported by a professional qualification in HR management
• Ability to analyse and challenge business strategy and develop people implications.
• Experience using Organisation Development to enhance business/organisational performance.
• Well-developed customer and relationship management skills, including credibility and influencing skills and senior levels and across functions.
• Broad change management skill set, combined with the ability to apply project management principles to deliver and support organisational change.
• Ability to coach senior leaders and their teams to deliver business strategy and drive performance and capability improvement within their teams.
• Experience of working effectively with employee representatives.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls‑Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls‑Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category Human Resources

Posting Date 12 Dec 2025; 00:12

Posting End Date 18 Dec 2025