Head of People Advisory

Head of People Advisory

Any UK location, Germany or US

Full Time (12-month maternity cover)

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of People Advisory to join GBS People Services. 

The Head of People Advisory role is a 12 month maternity cover contract and the location is open to any of the Rolls Royce UK sites, Germany or the US.

What you will be doing:

As the Head of People Advisory, you will lead the understanding, development and delivery of People Advisory, transforming our approach and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Study and evaluate People services across the enterprise globally  
• Propose an approach for how we deliver People Advisory moving forwards  
• Lead the People Advisory team, ensuring it aligns with the GBS strategy and objectives. 
• Collaborate with senior leaders to develop and implement an approach to people advisory that drives organisational effectiveness and employee engagement in line with affordability. 
• Make significant progress on the leadership change journey needed to embed People Services, including direct access   
• Support the change management efforts needed to deliver our GBS Strategy 
• Use data and metrics to provide insights into trends and organisational health. 
• Develop and present regular insights to senior leadership, offering recommendations on how we continue to evolve our services  
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment focused on continuous improvement and learning. 

What we offer:

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Preferred requirements:

• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop while fostering a positive, inclusive culture. 

• Influence and Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing senior stakeholders and building strong relationships across the business. 

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to use data and analytics to inform strategic decisions and provide actionable insights. 

• Change Management: Expertise in managing organisational change and transformation. 

• Adaptability: Able to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the flexibility to adjust strategies and plans as needed. 

Closing Date: 3rd February 2026