Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Head of People Advisory
Lead People Advisory, develop strategy, manage team, drive change
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Head of People Advisory role, a 12‑month maternity cover, will lead the understanding, development and delivery of People Advisory, transforming the approach and ensuring alignment with business objectives. You will study and evaluate People services globally, propose a future delivery model, and lead the People Advisory team in line with the GBS strategy. Collaboration with senior leaders will drive organisational effectiveness, employee engagement and affordability, while supporting the leadership change journey and change‑management initiatives for the GBS strategy. You will use data and metrics to provide insights into trends and organisational health, develop and present regular insights to senior leadership and recommend service evolution. The role also fosters a collaborative and innovative team environment focused on continuous improvement and learning. • Lead development and delivery of People Advisory across the enterprise. • Evaluate global People services and define future delivery approach. • Manage People Advisory team, aligning with GBS strategy and business goals. • Partner with senior leaders to enhance organisational effectiveness and employee engagement while ensuring affordability. • Support leadership change journey and change‑management initiatives for GBS strategy. • Analyse data and metrics to generate insights on organisational health and present recommendations to senior leadership. • Foster a collaborative, innovative team culture focused on continuous improvement and learning.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸people advisory
- ▸service design
- ▸team management
- ▸data analysis
- ▸change management
- ▸leadership partnership
What You Bring
Preferred candidates demonstrate proven leadership, the ability to motivate and develop inclusive cultures, strong influencing and communication skills, analytical thinking to inform strategic decisions, expertise in change management and adaptability in fast‑paced environments. The closing date is 3 February 2026; candidates may be asked to complete online assessments as part of the selection process. • Required: proven leadership, strong influencing and communication, analytical thinking, change‑management expertise, adaptability in fast‑paced environments.
Requirements
- ▸leadership
- ▸influencing
- ▸communication
- ▸analytical
- ▸change management
- ▸adaptability
Benefits
Rolls‑Royce offers excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. The inclusive, respectful workplace values individuality and diverse perspectives, enabling everyone to thrive. • Offer: competitive salary, bonus, development opportunities, employee support assistance, discounts and an inclusive workplace.
Work Environment
Hybrid