Manufacturing Capability Planner

Job Title: Manufacturing Capability Planner

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base – 3 days onsite

Salary: £31,200

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

Role Description:

This role is responsible for coordinating and delivering training plans that support SQEP requirements and business capability needs. Working closely with Functional Capability Leads, the role ensures training is planned, scheduled and delivered within budget, maintains high-quality training standards, and drives continuous improvement across both internal and external training activities.

Core Duties:

• Lead the planning, coordination and maintenance of training plans aligned to SQEP requirements, capability needs and organisational objectives, ensuring all training records and development plans remain accurate, compliant and up to date.
• Manage and deliver a comprehensive training schedule within agreed budgets, conducting regular quarterly reviews to identify current and future training requirements, prioritise demand and ensure resources are in place to support successful delivery.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Functional Capability Leads, providing expert guidance and support throughout the end-to-end training lifecycle, from initial requirements capture and planning through to delivery, completion tracking and training record maintenance.
• Monitor and validate training progress, forecasts and completion metrics, proactively identifying risks, dependencies and delivery challenges while driving continuous improvements to enhance the efficiency, quality and effectiveness of both internal and external training interventions.

Essential Skills:

• Strong understanding of training planning, coordination and execution processes, with the ability to manage training requirements from request through to delivery, completion and compliance recording.
• Experience using training and workforce management systems such as SuccessFactors, ServiceNow or similar tools, alongside strong Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and operations environments, including an understanding of how training and capability development support business and operational objectives.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build relationships, provide guidance, challenge constructively and influence successful training outcomes.

The Manufacturing and Operations Capability Team:

Join a collaborative and supportive team responsible for enabling workforce capability across Manufacturing & Operations. Working closely with Functional Capability Leads and stakeholders across the business, the team ensures training requirements are effectively planned, coordinated and delivered to support business objectives. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement and operational excellence, the team plays a key role in developing workforce capability and ensuring employees have the skills and training needed to succeed.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer. (INTERNAL ONLY, REMOVE FOR EXTERNAL)

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all candidates and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need. Connect with us at baesystems.com/connect

Security Statement:

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 27th October 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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