At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.  We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the opportunity
Amentum is the Design and Engineering partner for Sellafield under the PPP (Programme and Project Partners). This is a 20-year arrangement to deliver ~£7bn of major projects. We are looking to recruit high value expertise from across regulated and comparable sectors to work in a collaborative environment. PPP is delivering major projects, site wide improvements and provision of supporting services.

The Role
PPP are now looking to recruit a Head of Resourcing and Talent. As PPP’s Head of Resourcing and Talent you will play a vital role in shaping and executing the partnership’s resource and talent strategy. You will lead a team of resourcing and talent professionals and collaborate closely with senior leaders, partners and our client ensuring that the partnership attracts, retains, and develops top talent.
 
Leading PPP’s Resource and Talent capability comes with a unique set of demands, bringing together ways of working and established cultures from five partners and their Supply Chain to craft a solution which enables successful delivery of our programme, recognising the impact this can have on our people.

Key responsibilities of the role could include, Functional Leadership, Talent Acquisition and Management, Data Reporting and Performance Management. This will include but not limited to:

• Lead the transition to a functional management and capability-led operating model, aligning team structure/roles to organisational capabilities.

• Champion a partnering culture of expertise, accountability and continuous improvement by embedding functional excellence and resource capability development initiatives across the team.

• Oversee the talent acquisition process, including recruitment, selection, and onboarding of employees.

• Monitor industry trends and make recommendations to attract and retain top talent.

• Implement and maintain a comprehensive resource management system which ensures line of sight of resource management performance against current and future demand against all capability functions.

• Champion innovative technologies and best practice in management of people data and analytics.

• Develop and implement performance management systems and processes to align employee goals with business objectives across the partnership.

• Support managers in providing regular feedback, coaching, and development opportunities to optimize employee performance and growth.

As PPP's Head of Resourcing and Talent you will already have;

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent level qualification e.g CIPD) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)

• Extensive experience in an Operational or resource management leadership role, preferably within highly-regulated industry sectors.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.

• Experience of deploying and/or operating in a matrix management environment.

• Demonstrable experience developing and implementing resourcing strategies and initiatives aligned with business goals.

• Proven track record of successfully driving employee engagement, talent development, and culture transformation initiatives.

• Knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations is preferred.

Our Culture Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual.

People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

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We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.