Babcock International Group
Head of Site
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# Head of Site Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Compensation: Up to £75,000 (depending on experience) + Benefits Role Type: Full-Time / Permanent Role ID: SF72260
About the Role
At Babcock, we’re committed to creating a safe and secure world. As the Head of Site at Ashchurch, near Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, you’ll lead a high-performing team that delivers critical support to the British Army through outstanding maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for vehicle equipment.
This role offers a unique opportunity to:
- Shape a high-performance culture
- Bring multiple operational teams together under a unified vision
- Influence the delivery of national defence capabilities
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and develop large operational teams to meet PSQDCC targets (People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cash, Cost).
- Provide cohesive leadership to integrate functions into a unified Operational Management team.
- Oversee production outputs for Army vehicle equipment, coordinating internal and external partners.
- Foster a culture based on the Babcock Principles.
- Strengthen stakeholder relationships to ensure effective collaboration with customers and partners.
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The role is 37 hours per week, based on site in Ashchurch.
Requirements & Closure
Essential Experience and Skills
- Proven ability to lead large teams in a complex operational environment.
- Strong understanding of Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) processes and performance delivery.
- Experience in customer relationship management across multi-stakeholder settings.
- Exceptional leadership capabilities with expertise in financial, commercial, and performance management.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Qualifications & Security Clearance
- While qualifications vary, practical experience and enthusiasm are valued more than formal education.
- Security Check (SC) security clearance is mandatory for this role.
Note: Certain roles may be subject to national security clearance and trade control restrictions. Further details are available at Security Vetting Clearance Levels.
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
- Digital GP access, annual health check, and nutritional consultations via Aviva DigiCare+
- Employee shopping savings portal
- Payment of Professional Fees
- 10 days paid leave for Reservists in the armed forces
- ‘Holiday Trading’ benefit, allowing employees to buy/sell annual leave annually (February—March)
- ‘Be Kind Day’ providing paid leave to volunteer with a charity or organisation
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About Babcock
Lifetime Engineering – At Babcock, a global FTSE100 company, we employ over 26,000 people, creating impactful solutions for national security and public infrastructure.
Join us to push boundaries and build meaningful careers. We value inclusivity and are a disability-confident employer.
Closing Date: 07/07/2026
Need Adjustments?
If you have a disability or require adjustments during the recruitment process, contact: careers@babcockinternational.com Subject: Reasonable adjustments requirement
We’re happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
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