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Capability Business Operations Partner

Defence Division
Contract/Interim
01782 203040
£250 - £290 per day
West Midlands
09/03 - Capability
09-03-2026 10:23 AM
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.

This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible.


LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

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