People Analyst

Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, energy and maritime ambitions. We’re doing this by creating state-of-the-art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation's energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff’s proud heritage and facilities with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is well-positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the UK.

The People Analyst supports the delivery of Navantia UK’s people, culture and organisational transformation agenda.

The role combines project and programme coordination, data analysis, employee engagement, transformation and planning, ensuring that strategic people initiatives are translated into structured plans, measurable actions and effective implementation across the business.

Transformation & PMO

• Support the planning, coordination and tracking of key people and organisational transformation initiatives working close to the CPO.
• Maintain project plans, milestones, KPIs, risks and actions.
• Prepare clear management information, dashboards and progress updates at Exco level.
• Coordinate activities across functions and sites to support consistent delivery.
• Support the preparation and monitoring of annual Integration & Transformation plans.

Leadership & Culture

• Support initiatives that embed Navantia UK’s leadership model and values across the organisation.
• Coordinate stakeholders, communications, logistics and follow-up actions.

Employee Engagement

• Support the delivery of the employee engagement survey.
• Analyse results and prepare clear departmental and management insights.
• Coordinate departmental action planning and track delivery.
• Identify themes and trends and support the development of company-wide improvement actions.

Analysis & Reporting

• Analyse qualitative and quantitative people and transformation data.
• Develop presentations and decision papers for senior management and ExCo.
• Monitor KPIs and highlight risks, gaps and areas requiring intervention.
• Translate complex information into concise, actionable recommendations.

• Experience in HR, transformation, PMO, organisational development, business improvement or a related field.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint capability.
• Ability to manage several workstreams simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence working with stakeholders across different functions and levels.
• High attention to detail and ability to turn data into practical conclusions.

***Please note as part of the onboarding process all candidates will need to complete BPSS security clearance***

We are an Opening Doors employer, committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Our approach, shaped by our values of service, trust, excellence, agility, dedication, and you, we focus on removing barriers and recognising potential. We are committed to fairness at every stage, including providing reasonable adjustments and actively working to eliminate discrimination.

We believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance.

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.