Raytheon UK
Regional Human Resources Director - UK
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Director of Human Resources – Raytheon UK
About the Role
At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defence company, we unite over 185,000 great minds to solve global challenges. As part of Raytheon UK, we lead in defence and aerospace innovation, fostering a culture of excellence while investing in our people’s growth.
We’re seeking a dynamic Director of Human Resources based in the UK, to partner with senior leadership and shape our enterprise-wide people strategy. This strategic role reports directly to the Vice President of HR Strategy & International Director and has a dotted-line relationship with the Chief Executive Officer of Raytheon UK. You will play a pivotal role in driving leadership excellence, organisational culture, and high performance across a complex global matrix environment.
Core Responsibilities
- Partner with Raytheon UK’s leadership team to align HR strategy with business goals, shaping a shared inclusive culture and adapting to organisational growth.
- Lead the full employee lifecycle, including Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Organisational Design, and Organisational Effectiveness, collaborating closely with Centres of Expertise (COEs).
- Develop and implement talent continuity strategies, such as high-potential identification, succession planning, and career development.
- Apply change management frameworks to guide organisations through transitions effectively, ensuring initiatives align with business priorities.
- Utilise data-driven insights to influence decision-making, build compelling business cases, and challenge senior leaders constructively.
- Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and industry HR best practices.
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What You Bring
You’ll thrive in this role if you offer:
- Strategic business acumen with the ability to analyse external factors, business priorities, and challenges.
- Data-complexity skills – interpreting and translating data into actionable insights for leadership.
- Experience in talentry strategies, including leadership assessment, succession planning, and performance enhancement.
- Change management expertise, using consulting frameworks to drive organisational transformation.
- Strong project and stakeholder management capabilities to deliver on time, within budget, and aligned with global standards.
- Ability to coach, influence, and challenge entrenched behaviours in a senior leadership context.
- Proven track record working across matrix structures and aligning with global (U.S.-based) teams.
We welcome candidates who don’t fit every criteria but match our enthusiasm for HR innovation and growth. We’ll support your development where gaps exist.
Benefits
Compensation & Rewards
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays (up to 37hrs spent extra/week – max of +5 bought/sold days)
- Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
- Discretionary company bonus scheme
- Six-times salary Life Assurance (tied to pension)
- Enhanced private medical insurance
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Work-Life Integration
- Flexible Benefits Scheme, including:
- Health Cashplan
- Dental
- Cycle to Work
- Car allowance or company car
- Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies:
- Extended maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
Culture & Opportunities
- 37-hour working week (flexible working culture)
- Hybrid/site-based working, tailored to needs
- Paid volunteering days (up to 5 per year)
About RTX in the UK
Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, RTX (comprising Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon) impacts 180,000+ employees globally. In the UK alone, we support 35,000+ jobs across 13 sites, contributing over £2.7bn annually to the economy—sparking growth from England to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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