HR Capability Supervisors

We're looking for two experienced HR professionals to join our People function as HR Capability Supervisors, leading talented teams that deliver high-quality people services across Dstl.

This campaign offers opportunities:

• HR Business Partner Capability Supervisor – 2 year fixed term appointment. This position can be based in Dstl Porton Down or Dstl Portsdown West, this role will require travel to both sites.
• HR Delivery Capability Supervisor – Permanent appointment. This position will be based in Dstl Porton Down.

Across both roles, you'll be responsible for developing capability, fostering collaboration, using insight and data to inform decision-making, and creating an environment where people and teams can thrive. You'll work closely with colleagues across the wider People function and business areas, helping to shape the future of HR within a unique organisation that supports UK defence and security through science and technology.

Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.

As a HR Business Partner (HRBP) Capability Supervisor you will be responsible for leading and developing a high-performing and expert HRBP team that delivers a consistent One Dstl approach.

You will be accountable for building and sustaining a high-performing HRBP team that delivers a consistent, evidence-based business partnering service, delivering effective coaching interventions that increase leadership capability, and provide high-quality challenge, support and assurance to leaders.

As a HR Delivery Capability Supervisor will lead and develop a diverse team of HR professionals delivering high-quality services across HR Technical Services and Business Services.

You will combine people leadership with hands-on HR delivery, spending around 40% of your time undertaking technical work across areas such as pay, HR systems, reporting and contracts. Working closely with the other Capability Supervisors, you will help manage priorities and resources to deliver an effective and joined-up HR service.

For more information on the job responsibilities, please see both job profiles attached below.

Essential:

• HR Business Partner Capability Supervisor: Chartered Member of CIPD (MCIPD), working towards or equivalent professional HR experience.
• HR Delivery Capability Supervisor: CIPD qualification, working towards a relevant CIPD qualification, or equivalent HR knowledge and experience.

Open to UK nationals only.

This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.

At the application stage, we will assess your submitted application against the essential criteria set out in the job profile.

Sifting will take place week commencing 30th November with interviews to held face to face at Dstl Porton Down from January 2027.

Your interview will consist of behavioural and technical competency-based questions.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.