People Advisor- 12 month Fixed Term Contract
// Role Summary
Join QinetiQ as a People Advisor in Farnborough, offering advanced employee relations support and shaping key People initiatives within a cutting-edge defence technology environment.
// Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert employee relations and people advisory support across multiple business areas.
- Lead the resolution of complex and sensitive employee relations cases.
- Coach and advise managers on leadership capability and consistent team management.
- Drive and implement People projects and organisational change initiatives.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of People policies.
- Work with state-of-the-art facilities and brilliant minds at the Farnborough site.
// Role Specification
About QinetiQ
At QinetiQ, we are building the future of defence technology. Join us as a People Advisor at our Farnborough site, working alongside brilliant minds to create groundbreaking innovations that empower and protect lives.
The Role: People Advisor
As a People Advisor within the UK Advisory Team, you will be a trusted expert providing advanced employee relations and people advisory support. You will partner closely with People Partners to deliver high-quality, risk-balanced advice, manage complex cases, and influence the design and implementation of key People initiatives. This role involves supporting the development of UK People policies, managing change across the business, and providing People support for a range of projects both within business areas and across the UK market.
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead the resolution of complex and sensitive employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, appeals, and settlement matters, ensuring effective risk management and positive business outcomes.
- Coach and advise managers to build leadership capability, manage teams confidently and consistently, and support the delivery of cultural and behavioural change.
- Drive and implement People projects and change initiatives across multiple business areas, contributing to wider organisational transformation and development programmes.
- Support the successful delivery of key annual People processes, including performance management, salary reviews, pay and progression, talent management, and succession planning.
- Partner with colleagues across the People function to share best practice, promote consistency, and enhance the overall employee experience.
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and communication of People policies, ensuring compliance with legislation, alignment to business objectives, and stakeholder engagement.
Essential Experience:
- Expertise in UK employment law and People best practice, providing pragmatic advice and solutions aligned with legislation, policies, and business objectives.
- Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to challenge constructively and gain buy-in from senior leaders.
- Skilled coach, mentor, and facilitator, supporting People colleagues and line managers while leading others confidently through change and ambiguity.
- Proven experience managing complex and high-risk employee relations cases, applying sound judgement, resilience, and a solutions-focused approach.
- Analytical and commercially aware, able to interpret people data, identify trends, and translate insights into meaningful actions and business outcomes.
- Demonstrated success contributing to People initiatives and organisational change projects, ensuring effective engagement and successful delivery.
Essential Qualifications:
- Degree-qualified in a relevant field.
We value difference and encourage applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the required level of experience and a willingness to learn.
Working Arrangements:
This role is 37 hours per week based at our Farnborough site, with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.
About Farnborough Site:
Our Farnborough site is a hub of creativity, research, and innovation, featuring state-of-the-art facilities such as high-energy laser technologies and a unique 5m pressurised wind tunnel. Join our talented teams to provide future defences for the UK.
Security Clearance:
Many roles at QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it. Some roles may have additional restrictions based on nationality or previous nationalities.
Why Join QinetiQ?
Join QinetiQ during an exciting period of growth and innovation. We offer a unique working environment where diverse teams collaborate openly to solve complex challenges. Experience a culture where you can be authentic, feel valued, and realise your full potential.
Our Benefits:
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
- Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days.
- Options for Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance.
- Employee discount portal offering savings on personal accident insurance, travel, restaurants, cinema tickets, and more.
- We are proud to support the Armed Forces community.
- Volunteering opportunities with charities and the local community.