Senior People Partner in Edinburgh

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven Senior People Partner to join the People Team at Leonardo in Edinburgh. The Senior People Partner will lead and drive the implementation of our People Plan in partnership with senior stakeholders. The role is primarily focused on delivering the UK People Plan effectively into the business while working with senior leaders, people leaders and employees to create a positive and productive working environment.

What you will do:

• Form an effective part of functional leadership teams to achieve the business goals and create a positive working environment for the wider teams.
• In collaboration with the Edinburgh and UK People Leadership Team, set the long term vision for working in the Radar and Advanced Targeting Line of Business and translate that into tangible improvement actions.
• Work with the stakeholder group ensuring that team behaviours and attitudes reflect business values, apply appropriate professional standards, set targets and review individual performance regularly.
• Act as a change agent and coach with senior leadership team(s) to maximise their impact and focus on their role as People Leaders.
• Champion Employee Experience and Inclusion as two pillars of the wider business strategy, taking an active role in the network groups and forums which help enhance both pillars in Leonardo UK.

What you'll bring:

• An experienced People Partner with a track record of delivering positive people focused change – preferably within a technology focused business.
• The ability to engage and interact with senior levels within the organisation and build effective working relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Someone with a passion for continuing to develop themselves and others through coaching, formal development and stretching priorities.
• The ability to articulate the value the People function brings to the organisation and how that translates to business strategy and performance.
• Solid knowledge and experience of employment law.
• CIPD qualifications desirable.
• A team player who can work well with the UK People Leadership Team.

Security Clearance:

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

Why join us:

• Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible hours with hybrid working options.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now!