Head of Talent

Job description

Head of Talent Department: People & Culture: Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Bristol, UK: Description: We’re building the UK's next generation engineering powerhouse, providing critical technology that strengthens national security and resilience. Rowden presents a unique opportunity for an ambitious talent leader. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Bristol, we set out to prove that mission-critical systems at the edge could be engineered better, deployed faster, and designed around the end user. Eight years on, we are a 150-person team and growing quickly, delivering operational capability to armed forces, first responders, and intelligence analysts operating in the most challenging environments. Our success has been driven by an exceptional team, a strong culture and a set of values rooted in pace, pragmatism, and measurable impact. Why This Role Exists Rowden is entering an inflection point that requires deliberate, long-term talent systems. As we continue to scale, we are: We cannot meet this challenge by reacting to vacancies, relying on job boards, or hiring from a fixed pool of known candidates. Instead, we need to proactively shape our workforce, ensuring...