Capability Business Operations Partner

Capability Business Operations Partner Division: Defence Division Job Type: Contract/Interim Contact Phone: 01782 203040 Salary: £250 - £290 per day Location: West Midlands Ref #: 09/03 - Capability Post Date: 09-03-2026 10:23 AM Apply Direct Capability Business Operations Partner 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Remote with a max of 2 days per week in Telford Rate: £250 - £290 p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Capability Business Operations Partner to join the team. Key Responsibilities; Deliver the Practice's 6-12 month capability plan in partnership with TWFP, L&D, and HoP, focusing on training, certification, and strategic initiatives. Build value-driven relationships with external partners to support professional development. Define and support E&ET capability strategy for effective onboarding and career growth. Use GTD data to identify skills gaps and align bench talent with demand. Support budgeting and forecasting and lead community engagement through development platforms. Provide staffing insights based on individual capabilities and ensure new joiners are successfully onboarded into the Practice. Key Skills & experience: Work collaboratively with TWP, L&D, and the HoP to implement the Practice's midterm 6-12-month plan, with a strong focus on capability. Responsible for the delivery of training, certification, and conference plans to meet defined learning outcomes and KPI targets. Drive strategic capability transformation initiatives such as Academy and ELT programmes. External Partnerships Build and maintain relationships with external partners (e.g. APM) to maximise value and support professional development across the Practice. E&ET Strategy & Onboarding Define the capability strategy for E&ET to ensure smooth integration into the business and rapid productivity. Partner with the UK E&ET team to support career development, positive employee experience, and community contribution. Design effective onboarding approaches for new joiners (delivered by BOAs). Financial Management & Forecasting Support TWFP with budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight of capability spend, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. Data & Performance Insight Utilise GTD data and Skills KPI reports to monitor data quality, identify capability gaps, and implement targeted development plans. Provide performance insights to support capability reporting and feed into broader performance management. Bench & Staffing Support Work closely with the Staffing Partner to align bench talent with demand, supporting development and deployment based on skill needs. Offer capability insights to inform assignment decisions. Community Engagement Lead communications to the Practice community to increase engagement with development opportunities (e.g. VIVA, SharePoint) and support community-led capacity initiatives.