Job Title: Executive Hiring Lead Location: Hybrid, UK Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF75207 Shape The Future Leadership of a Business That Helps Keep the World Safe At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as an Executive Hiring Lead at locations near our London office including Surrey, Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Sussex, Hampshire, Oxfordshire and Cambridgeshire. The role As Executive Hiring Lead, you'll take on a highly visible and strategic role at the heart of our business. This is not a traditional recruitment position. You'll lead executive search activity across Babcock, identifying, engaging and securing exceptional senior leaders who will influence the future direction of our organisation. Working across defence, aerospace, engineering, corporate services and specialist functions, you'll combine executive search expertise, talent mapping and market intelligence to build leadership pipelines that support our long-term ambitions. You'll partner with senior stakeholders, shape hiring strategies and create outstanding experiences for executive candidates. In return, you'll have the opportunity to influence critical business decisions, expand your professional network and further develop your career within a purpose-driven FTSE 100 organisation. Day-to-day you'll be responsible for: Proactively identifying, headhunting and engaging senior leadership and executive-level talent across multiple business areas. Conducting market mapping, competitor research and talent intelligence activities to build future leadership pipelines. Partnering with Executive and Director-level stakeholders to develop search strategies and provide market insight. Managing executive candidates throughout the recruitment lifecycle while delivering a highly personalised candidate experience. Building and nurturing long-term talent networks and external leadership communities to support future hiring needs. This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with one/two days in the office and the remaining days working from home. Regular travels to London and other key Babcock sites will be required. Essential experience of the Executive Hiring Lead: Proven experience delivering executive search and senior leadership hiring, either in-house or within an executive search firm. Demonstrable success in direct sourcing, headhunting and engaging hard-to-reach executive talent across multiple functions and sectors. Agility and adaptability to work across diverse business areas and talent markets, including engineering, defence, legal, finance, corporate functions and other specialist disciplines. Strong capability in market mapping, talent intelligence and building strategic talent pipelines for future hiring needs. Experience partnering with senior stakeholders, with the credibility, influencing skills and relationship-building capability to operate effectively at Executive and Director level while delivering an exceptional candidate experience. Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance 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 (). 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 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 UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually. '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 Babcock We're Babcock - a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. Here, you'll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we're building a future that lasts - not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance. We call that lifetime engineering. Join us and see how far we can go, together. 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 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: 31/07/2026
Jul 26, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Executive Hiring Lead Location: Hybrid, UK Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF75207 Shape The Future Leadership of a Business That Helps Keep the World Safe At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as an Executive Hiring Lead at locations near our London office including Surrey, Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Sussex, Hampshire, Oxfordshire and Cambridgeshire. The role As Executive Hiring Lead, you'll take on a highly visible and strategic role at the heart of our business. This is not a traditional recruitment position. You'll lead executive search activity across Babcock, identifying, engaging and securing exceptional senior leaders who will influence the future direction of our organisation. Working across defence, aerospace, engineering, corporate services and specialist functions, you'll combine executive search expertise, talent mapping and market intelligence to build leadership pipelines that support our long-term ambitions. You'll partner with senior stakeholders, shape hiring strategies and create outstanding experiences for executive candidates. In return, you'll have the opportunity to influence critical business decisions, expand your professional network and further develop your career within a purpose-driven FTSE 100 organisation. Day-to-day you'll be responsible for: Proactively identifying, headhunting and engaging senior leadership and executive-level talent across multiple business areas. Conducting market mapping, competitor research and talent intelligence activities to build future leadership pipelines. Partnering with Executive and Director-level stakeholders to develop search strategies and provide market insight. Managing executive candidates throughout the recruitment lifecycle while delivering a highly personalised candidate experience. Building and nurturing long-term talent networks and external leadership communities to support future hiring needs. This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with one/two days in the office and the remaining days working from home. Regular travels to London and other key Babcock sites will be required. Essential experience of the Executive Hiring Lead: Proven experience delivering executive search and senior leadership hiring, either in-house or within an executive search firm. Demonstrable success in direct sourcing, headhunting and engaging hard-to-reach executive talent across multiple functions and sectors. Agility and adaptability to work across diverse business areas and talent markets, including engineering, defence, legal, finance, corporate functions and other specialist disciplines. Strong capability in market mapping, talent intelligence and building strategic talent pipelines for future hiring needs. Experience partnering with senior stakeholders, with the credibility, influencing skills and relationship-building capability to operate effectively at Executive and Director level while delivering an exceptional candidate experience. Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance 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 (). 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 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 UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually. '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 Babcock We're Babcock - a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. Here, you'll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we're building a future that lasts - not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance. We call that lifetime engineering. Join us and see how far we can go, together. 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 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: 31/07/2026
Job Title: Legal Counsel Location: Flexible, United Kingdom + Hybrid Working Arrangements Compensation: Up to £85,000 (Dependent on Experience) + Benefits Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF64699 At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Legal Counsel. The Role Provide legal support to all areas of the Land and UK Aviation Sector. Offer legal advice and guidance to all Sector business units on a range of matters, including general corporate and commercial issues, specific regulatory legal advice, and adherence to internal policies and external legal compliance regimes. Advise bid, commercial and procurement teams; draft and advise on complex commercial contracts and related disputes. Support the development of internal business processes and implementation of compliance programmes. Produce legal reporting in accordance with internal governance requirements. Create, maintain and update template legal documents, reflecting changes in business, legislative and regulatory requirements. Support other Sectors within the Babcock Group when required. Provide contract negotiation, management and dispute resolution advice to internal customers. Deliver training to bid, commercial and procurement colleagues. This role is full time, 37 hours per week and requires you to be within reach of our Bristol office. There is also an expectation to travel across a range of internal and customer sites when required, alongside home working arrangements. Essential Experience One to four years of post-qualified experience. Strong commercial and contract law knowledge, developed in private practice or in-house at a large organisation. Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, negotiating and interpreting long term, complex contracts on a range of subjects, including contracts for goods and services, commercial and Government framework agreements, non disclosure and teaming agreements, and corporate documentation. Experience in technology, IT (including SaaS and licensing agreements) law and protection of Intellectual Property Rights in new and innovative solutions is highly desirable but not essential. Knowledge of Defence and/or wider Government contracting policy and approach is beneficial. Knowledge of public contracting regulations would be advantageous. Qualifications English law qualified Chartered Legal Executive or Solicitor. Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions, which can affect eligibility based on place of birth, nationality, citizenship status, and residency. Further details are available at UK Security Vetting: clearance levels - 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 day special paid leave. Holiday Trading allows employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave; this window opens February to March annually. 'Be Kind Day', enabling employees to take one working day paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to volunteer with a chosen organisation or charity. Excellent development opportunities and benefits package, including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Company We are a disability confident, committed employer. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email . We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview. Closing Date 17/09/2025
Jul 15, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Legal Counsel Location: Flexible, United Kingdom + Hybrid Working Arrangements Compensation: Up to £85,000 (Dependent on Experience) + Benefits Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF64699 At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Legal Counsel. The Role Provide legal support to all areas of the Land and UK Aviation Sector. Offer legal advice and guidance to all Sector business units on a range of matters, including general corporate and commercial issues, specific regulatory legal advice, and adherence to internal policies and external legal compliance regimes. Advise bid, commercial and procurement teams; draft and advise on complex commercial contracts and related disputes. Support the development of internal business processes and implementation of compliance programmes. Produce legal reporting in accordance with internal governance requirements. Create, maintain and update template legal documents, reflecting changes in business, legislative and regulatory requirements. Support other Sectors within the Babcock Group when required. Provide contract negotiation, management and dispute resolution advice to internal customers. Deliver training to bid, commercial and procurement colleagues. This role is full time, 37 hours per week and requires you to be within reach of our Bristol office. There is also an expectation to travel across a range of internal and customer sites when required, alongside home working arrangements. Essential Experience One to four years of post-qualified experience. Strong commercial and contract law knowledge, developed in private practice or in-house at a large organisation. Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, negotiating and interpreting long term, complex contracts on a range of subjects, including contracts for goods and services, commercial and Government framework agreements, non disclosure and teaming agreements, and corporate documentation. Experience in technology, IT (including SaaS and licensing agreements) law and protection of Intellectual Property Rights in new and innovative solutions is highly desirable but not essential. Knowledge of Defence and/or wider Government contracting policy and approach is beneficial. Knowledge of public contracting regulations would be advantageous. Qualifications English law qualified Chartered Legal Executive or Solicitor. Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions, which can affect eligibility based on place of birth, nationality, citizenship status, and residency. Further details are available at UK Security Vetting: clearance levels - 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 day special paid leave. Holiday Trading allows employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave; this window opens February to March annually. 'Be Kind Day', enabling employees to take one working day paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to volunteer with a chosen organisation or charity. Excellent development opportunities and benefits package, including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Company We are a disability confident, committed employer. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email . We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview. Closing Date 17/09/2025
Service Planning Manager At Lanes Group nothing is more important than the health, safety and well being of our people and our customers. It's a major reason we are the UK's largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner of choice with a turnover in excess of £530 million, (EBITDA £45m), with over 4,000 brilliant people and a countrywide network of operational locations. Our services cover the majority of the FTSE 100 & 250 respectfully. Strong leadership being at our heart, supporting our people ensuring they are engaged with purpose, rewarded and recognised whilst delivering absolute exacting operational excellence being a leading entity and enviable delivery team embracing quality and compliance in our overarching delivery, one of our fundamental key differentiators. In this critical role of ensuring our organisation is known for being the best in everything we do, known for leaving a legacy of absolute quality and compliance and, keeping our promises at all times is our absolute mantra. We operate 24/7 and as such you are required to work flexible hours, weekends and participate in an on call rota. Full training / PPE / use of company equipment will be provided to ensure that all our drainage engineers have the right tools, competency, and confidence to undertake the work to Lanes' high standard of operation regardless of background or previous experience. Planning is seen, both internally and externally, as an integral part of the business, driving the smooth completion of work in the field and consistently providing excellent customer service, collaboration, accountability, leadership and a multi skilled workforce. As a Planned Maintenance Team Manager effective use of leadership skills is essential in ensuring the activities undertaken positively reflect on Lanes Group and our client, Thames Water. You will be leading a team of around six Proactive Operations Planners. Position Service Planning Manager Location Based out of Customer Solution Centre (Slough, Berkshire) Job Type Permanent, full time Hours Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours Salary Up to £35,500 per annum, depending upon experience. Benefits 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays); health cash plan; onsite parking; auto enrolment pension scheme; friendly working environment; personal learning. Interviews to commence ASAP About the role Due to continued growth and development, we are now looking for customer focused people to join us in our Utility Division, working on our Thames Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to waste water network and drainage problems. Functional management of a team of planners within the planned maintenance department. To be the first escalation for any planning issues with planned maintenance jobs. To oversee the planning of all planned maintenance crews to ensure work is planned to the expected standard to deliver the required completion rates. To work in conjunction with the Planning Manager to ensure maximum productivity on the planning desk. To help build planning processes to ensure the smooth running of the different programmes of work. To work closely with the Technical Specialists and Thames Water to ensure that all legacy jobs are planned and completed within their target months. To shadow the Planning Manager when and if required i.e.: cover for annual leave and meetings. To liaise with the Field Management teams regarding engineers performance and productivity. To lead the training of new starters within the planning team. Responsible for the day to day running of planned maintenance work and the first point of call to the planning team for any technical questions or support. Any other reasonable ad hoc tasks, duties or projects as requested by management. Our values and your contribution to the company By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of 'improving today for a better tomorrow'. Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations, linked to our core values of Leading, Agile, Nurturing, Engaging and Safe & Secure. Strive to be always positive and constructive Adhere to all company policies Straight talking about the facts of the situation - open discussions are the best way to find solutions Help others through communicating clearly Deliver on commitments Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are 'Stronger Together' About you The ideal candidate will: Have the ability to performance manage Be engaging and direct teams in line with Lanes Group Vision and contract objectives Direct and lead by example, sending a clear message about the level of quality required Identify and solve performance and planning issues in a timely and effective manner to ensure customer satisfaction and business improvement Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them Have great interpersonal skills to create relationships with the team Have basic knowledge of both Google Suite and Microsoft 365 Have solid communication skills Be resourceful and proactive Multi task, prioritise, work under pressure and on own initiative Willingness to learn and opportunity for development At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world. Lanes Group is a signatory of the 'Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health' run by Mindful Employer. Please note: the job title advertised might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive sufficient number of suitable applications.
May 31, 2026
Full time
Service Planning Manager At Lanes Group nothing is more important than the health, safety and well being of our people and our customers. It's a major reason we are the UK's largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner of choice with a turnover in excess of £530 million, (EBITDA £45m), with over 4,000 brilliant people and a countrywide network of operational locations. Our services cover the majority of the FTSE 100 & 250 respectfully. Strong leadership being at our heart, supporting our people ensuring they are engaged with purpose, rewarded and recognised whilst delivering absolute exacting operational excellence being a leading entity and enviable delivery team embracing quality and compliance in our overarching delivery, one of our fundamental key differentiators. In this critical role of ensuring our organisation is known for being the best in everything we do, known for leaving a legacy of absolute quality and compliance and, keeping our promises at all times is our absolute mantra. We operate 24/7 and as such you are required to work flexible hours, weekends and participate in an on call rota. Full training / PPE / use of company equipment will be provided to ensure that all our drainage engineers have the right tools, competency, and confidence to undertake the work to Lanes' high standard of operation regardless of background or previous experience. Planning is seen, both internally and externally, as an integral part of the business, driving the smooth completion of work in the field and consistently providing excellent customer service, collaboration, accountability, leadership and a multi skilled workforce. As a Planned Maintenance Team Manager effective use of leadership skills is essential in ensuring the activities undertaken positively reflect on Lanes Group and our client, Thames Water. You will be leading a team of around six Proactive Operations Planners. Position Service Planning Manager Location Based out of Customer Solution Centre (Slough, Berkshire) Job Type Permanent, full time Hours Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours Salary Up to £35,500 per annum, depending upon experience. Benefits 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays); health cash plan; onsite parking; auto enrolment pension scheme; friendly working environment; personal learning. Interviews to commence ASAP About the role Due to continued growth and development, we are now looking for customer focused people to join us in our Utility Division, working on our Thames Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to waste water network and drainage problems. Functional management of a team of planners within the planned maintenance department. To be the first escalation for any planning issues with planned maintenance jobs. To oversee the planning of all planned maintenance crews to ensure work is planned to the expected standard to deliver the required completion rates. To work in conjunction with the Planning Manager to ensure maximum productivity on the planning desk. To help build planning processes to ensure the smooth running of the different programmes of work. To work closely with the Technical Specialists and Thames Water to ensure that all legacy jobs are planned and completed within their target months. To shadow the Planning Manager when and if required i.e.: cover for annual leave and meetings. To liaise with the Field Management teams regarding engineers performance and productivity. To lead the training of new starters within the planning team. Responsible for the day to day running of planned maintenance work and the first point of call to the planning team for any technical questions or support. Any other reasonable ad hoc tasks, duties or projects as requested by management. Our values and your contribution to the company By embedding our companies core values and purpose into each role, ensures that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of 'improving today for a better tomorrow'. Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations, linked to our core values of Leading, Agile, Nurturing, Engaging and Safe & Secure. Strive to be always positive and constructive Adhere to all company policies Straight talking about the facts of the situation - open discussions are the best way to find solutions Help others through communicating clearly Deliver on commitments Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are 'Stronger Together' About you The ideal candidate will: Have the ability to performance manage Be engaging and direct teams in line with Lanes Group Vision and contract objectives Direct and lead by example, sending a clear message about the level of quality required Identify and solve performance and planning issues in a timely and effective manner to ensure customer satisfaction and business improvement Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them Have great interpersonal skills to create relationships with the team Have basic knowledge of both Google Suite and Microsoft 365 Have solid communication skills Be resourceful and proactive Multi task, prioritise, work under pressure and on own initiative Willingness to learn and opportunity for development At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world. Lanes Group is a signatory of the 'Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health' run by Mindful Employer. Please note: the job title advertised might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive sufficient number of suitable applications.
weServed is seeking a Service Planning Manager based in Slough, UK. This permanent, full-time role focuses on managing a team of planners to ensure effective planning and execution of maintenance jobs for Thames Water. The position offers a salary of up to £35,500 per annum, benefits including 24 days holiday, a health cash plan, and opportunities for personal development. Candidates should have strong performance management and communication skills, alongside experience using Google Suite and Microsoft 365.
May 31, 2026
Full time
weServed is seeking a Service Planning Manager based in Slough, UK. This permanent, full-time role focuses on managing a team of planners to ensure effective planning and execution of maintenance jobs for Thames Water. The position offers a salary of up to £35,500 per annum, benefits including 24 days holiday, a health cash plan, and opportunities for personal development. Candidates should have strong performance management and communication skills, alongside experience using Google Suite and Microsoft 365.
Overview Job Title: Supply Chain Team Lead Location: Devonport, Plymouth + Hybrid Working Arrangements Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF74025 Lead high-performing teams that power critical national operations At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Supply Chain Team Leader at Devonport, near Plymouth, Devon. The role As a Supply Chain Team Leader, you'll play a key role in leading and developing a high-performing team responsible for delivering critical procurement and supply chain operations. Supporting complex defence, aerospace and engineering programmes, your work will ensure materials, services and systems are delivered efficiently helping us meet the needs of national security and public infrastructure. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role where you'll drive performance, shape processes and influence continuous improvement. You'll develop your management capability while working in a dynamic, collaborative environment that values innovation, accountability and growth. Day-to-day, you'll be: Leading and developing a team of Supply Chain Coordinators to achieve business and personal objectives Overseeing open order management, requisition to purchase order conversion and invoice query resolution Monitoring team performance against key performance indicators and service level agreements Identifying and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency and best practice Collaborating with finance and procurement teams to support accurate reporting and forecasting This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days onsite and days working from home. Essential experience Proven experience within supply chain or procurement operations Demonstrable experience managing or leading teams in a fast-paced environment Strong knowledge of order management, goods received processes and invoice resolution Ability to analyse data, produce reports and communicate insights effectively Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Qualifications GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English, or equivalent. Desirable: CIPS qualification or equivalent. Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) and Security Check security clearance 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 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 We're Babcock - a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. Here, you'll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we're building a future that lasts - not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance. We call that lifetime engineering. Join us and see how far we can go, together. 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 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: 02/06/2026
May 29, 2026
Full time
Overview Job Title: Supply Chain Team Lead Location: Devonport, Plymouth + Hybrid Working Arrangements Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF74025 Lead high-performing teams that power critical national operations At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Supply Chain Team Leader at Devonport, near Plymouth, Devon. The role As a Supply Chain Team Leader, you'll play a key role in leading and developing a high-performing team responsible for delivering critical procurement and supply chain operations. Supporting complex defence, aerospace and engineering programmes, your work will ensure materials, services and systems are delivered efficiently helping us meet the needs of national security and public infrastructure. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role where you'll drive performance, shape processes and influence continuous improvement. You'll develop your management capability while working in a dynamic, collaborative environment that values innovation, accountability and growth. Day-to-day, you'll be: Leading and developing a team of Supply Chain Coordinators to achieve business and personal objectives Overseeing open order management, requisition to purchase order conversion and invoice query resolution Monitoring team performance against key performance indicators and service level agreements Identifying and implementing process improvements to drive efficiency and best practice Collaborating with finance and procurement teams to support accurate reporting and forecasting This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days onsite and days working from home. Essential experience Proven experience within supply chain or procurement operations Demonstrable experience managing or leading teams in a fast-paced environment Strong knowledge of order management, goods received processes and invoice resolution Ability to analyse data, produce reports and communicate insights effectively Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Qualifications GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English, or equivalent. Desirable: CIPS qualification or equivalent. Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) and Security Check security clearance 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 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 We're Babcock - a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. Here, you'll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we're building a future that lasts - not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance. We call that lifetime engineering. Join us and see how far we can go, together. 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 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: 02/06/2026