SWP Consultant (Fixed Term)

Rolls-Royce; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global power group seeks a Strategic Workforce Planning Consultant for a full-time, fixed-term role in Derby or London. This pivotal position involves designing, developing, and implementing workforce planning tools to align organizational talent strategy with business objectives. Candidates with experience in HR analytics, strong analytical skills, and a degree in relevant fields are encouraged to apply. Rolls-Royce promotes a diverse workforce and a culture of respect and appreciation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in workforce planning or HR analytics.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency with workforce management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce planning tools and processes.
• Analyse workforce data to identify trends.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and report on KPIs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication

Capacity planning

Scenario modelling

Education

Degree in HR, business, or organizational development

Tools

Workforce management software

Job description

Job Description

Strategic Workforce Planning Consultant

Full Time - Fixed Term 18 Months

London or Derby / Hybrid Working

We are one of the world’s leading global power groups, developing and delivering complex power and propulsion solutions for safety-critical applications in the air, at sea and on land.

As we go through our boldest-ever transformation programme, ensuring we have the right people, with the right skills, at the right time to achieve our strategic goals is key to drive organizational performance and enable the Transformation agenda.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future, and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

What we offer:

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

What you will be doing:

As a Strategic Workforce Planning Consultant, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of workforce planning tools and processes that align organisational talent strategy with business objectives.

This role works closely with the People Function, technology, and business leaders and is pivotal role in helping Rolls-Royce anticipate and address workforce challenges, ensuring we have the right people, with the right skills, at the right time to achieve our strategic goals.

Responsibilities:

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead the creation and deployment of in-house strategic workforce planning tools and frameworks.
• Collaborate with People Function/Global Business Services and technology teams to deliver successful project outcomes and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Develop standardized methodologies and templates for workforce planning based on best practices and prior projects.
• Analyse workforce data to identify trends, critical gaps, and future talent requirements.
• Conduct scenario planning, capacity planning, and forecasting to anticipate workforce needs.
• Provide insights into workforce drivers, demographic shifts, and policy developments affecting talent availability and cost.
• Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders, communicating key findings and recommendations.
• Support the development of repeatable, scalable workforce planning processes and ensure continuous improvement.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and workshops to gather requirements and drive engagement.
• Monitor and report on workforce planning metrics, KPIs, and progress against strategic goals.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. For this role you will need to demonstrate understanding of the appliable health and safety standards and we are looking for someone who is/has:

• Proven experience in workforce planning, HR analytics, or related fields.
• Proficiency with workforce management software and planning tools.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Capacity planning and scenario modelling expertise.
• Knowledge of macro-economic and human capital trends impacting workforce planning.
• Persistent, adaptable, accountable and outcome focussed

Qualifications:

• A degree in HR, business, organizational development with advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., SWPP).

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce.

Closing Date: Wednesday 9th July

Fixed Term 18 Months

Job Category Human Resources Posting Date 30 Jun 2025; 00:06 Posting End Date 09 Jul 2025