Workforce Planning & EVP Advisor

MERITUS are recruiting for a Workforce Planning & EVP Advisor to support our major defence client in sustainably growing and retaining their workforce.

WORKFORCE PLANNING & EVP ADVISOR - INSIDE IR35 - £36.28 PER HOUR (VIA UMBRELLA) - STEVENAGE, HYBRID - MUST UNDERGO SC CLEARANCE - 12 MONTHS

This role supports a major international defence aviation programme delivering next-generation combat air capability in collaboration with global partners. Working within the Programme People, Skills & Culture team, the position focuses on workforce strategy, skills development, employee value proposition, and cross-partner collaboration across a complex, multi-project environment.

• Support strategic workforce and skills initiatives with internal and external partners.

• Identify and help mitigate critical short- and long-term skills gaps.

• Provide project management support for attraction, retention, and capability development initiatives.

• Deliver workforce insights through data analysis, reporting, and SME input.

• Support development of the programme Employee Value Proposition.

• Coordinate internal and external award submissions.

• Contribute to engagement, inclusion, and retention initiatives using survey and exit feedback insights.

• Manage cross-partner secondment processes and governance.

• Act as key liaison for partner secondee exchanges.

• Support initiatives to strengthen internal capability and reduce reliance on external expertise.

• Ensure skills development aligns with current and future programme needs.

• Background in workforce planning, talent acquisition, HR, or STEM skills.

• Experience within large, complex organisations.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Skilled in stakeholder relationship building and data interpretation.

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Defence sector experience desirable but not essential.