Lead the development and delivery of Sky's Strategic Workforce Plan, aligning future skills and capabilities with long-term business strategy.
Drive Organisational Design and Effectiveness initiatives to support transformation programmes and evolving business needs.
Partner with senior leaders and the People Directorate to shape and embed Sky's integrated People Strategy.
Translate workforce data and insights into compelling business cases and measurable actions that influence executive decision-making.
Build and evolve core strategic workforce solutions in collaboration with People Ops, Tech, and Group teams.
Maintain a strong external perspective, bringing in best practices, benchmarks, and innovation to continuously improve our approach.
Provide expert guidance on strategic workforce planning, org development, and effectiveness tools and methodologies.
Mentor and support a high-performing team, fostering collaboration across Sky Markets and Group functions.
Requirements
Proven expertise in developing and practically implementing Strategic Workforce Planning and Organisational Design, supported strong data analytics and commercial acumen.
Solid stakeholder management skills in partnering with People Partners and the wider People centre of excellence teams
Ability to influence senior stakeholders through clear storytelling, business insight, and evidence-based recommendations.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to align external trends and internal data to shape strategy and drive decisions.
Experience working cross-functionally in complex, matrixed environments, ideally within a group structure.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex people data into actionable business insights.
A proactive, innovative mindset with the confidence to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement.
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build advocacy across senior leadership.
A collaborative, "can-do" approach with a passion for mentoring and developing others.
The Rewards:
There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky . Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:
Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
A generous pension package
Private healthcare
Discounted mobile and broadband
A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
How you'll work:
We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.
We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.
Your office base:
Osterley:
Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers.
On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
Inclusion:
At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work.
Why wait?
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you.
To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.
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Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
We believe in better. And we make it happen.
Better content. Better products. And better careers.
Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.
We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.
And we do it all right here at Sky.
We're looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Senior Manager to join our Strategic Workforce & Organisational Design team. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping Sky's long-term workforce strategy and leading organisational design initiatives that support our transformation agenda. You'll work at the intersection of data, strategy, and people - helping to build the future capabilities Sky needs to thrive, while ensuring our organisational structures are fit for purpose, agile, and effective.
Sky · Osterley