People Partner

Job Description
Your Impact
At Leonardo we have an exciting opportunity for a People Partner to join the People Team in Edinburgh. Home of the Radar and Advanced Targeting Line of Business we are as one of the world's top manufacturers of radars, lasers and infra-red countermeasure systems with circa 2,000 employees on site.

This People Partner role offers a real opportunity to make an impact by working closely with the business to create an environment of trust, ownership and empowerment that energises employees to perform at their best.

What You Will Do As a People Partner

• You will support the People Team in delivering and leading projects in the RATS line of business across a range of people areas including resourcing, employee engagement and performance management.
• You will support the People Team and functional leadership teams to mature and embed the UK People Plan.
• You will support the application of best people practice and the enhancement of leadership skills that align to Leonardo's values and its People Management Fundamentals.
• You will facilitate workshops and coaching of leaders and managers.
• You will working in partnership with the outsourced HR provider to ensure a seamless delivery of operational and administrative People services.

What You'll Bring

• A People professional with a track record of delivering positive people focused change
• The ability to engage and interact with all levels of the organisation and build effective working relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Proficient in IT – Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• A team player who can work well with the local and the UK People team.
• The ability to work independently, multi task and deliver to tight deadlines.

Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit https

Why join us
At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Primary Location
GB - Edinburgh

Contract Type
Permanent

Hybrid Working
Hybrid