Workforce Planner

Workforce Planner Location: Warwick / Wokingham / Glasgow (Hybrid, 1 day in the office per week) Contract Length: 6 Months Are you ready to make a significant impact in the utilities sector? We are seeking a passionate and skilled Workforce Planner to be an integral part of a transformative reform programme! This role is perfect for someone who thrives on data-driven decision-making and is eager to help shape the future of our organization. Why This Role Matters: As a Workforce Planner, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring that we have the right people, in the right roles, at the right time. You will lead the way in forecasting and analyzing workforce demand, FTE requirements, and resource constraints across critical pathways. Your work will ensure realistic delivery planning and effective risk identification, all while collaborating with dynamic teams! Key Responsibilities: Develop short, medium, and long-term FTE forecasts based on programme scope, operational SLAs, and workload volumes. Conduct in-depth workforce analysis following recognized models (e.g., OPM Workforce Planning stages). Build scenario models that consider delivery risks and operational performance. Maintain a comprehensive workforce plan covering all resource types-permanent, contractor, partner, and matrixed. Support prioritization of critical resources and identify bottlenecks affecting milestone achievement. Collaborate with Delivery Leads to ensure alignment with programme strategy and budget. Monitor workload distribution, utilization, and performance metrics (e.g., SLA adherence). Provide insightful weekly/monthly workforce dashboards with clear recommendations. Track variances to plan, highlighting root causes and proposing mitigations. Work closely with the Programme PMO and functional leads to unify workforce data. About You: We're searching for someone with a blend of knowledge, experience, and technical know-how to help us forge ahead. If you possess the following, we want to hear from you! Knowledge & Experience: Proven experience in workforce planning, resource modelling, operational forecasting, or programme planning. Strong analytical skills with a knack for interpreting complex datasets and workload drivers. Experience in large, multi-discipline programmes or operational environments with complex stakeholder landscapes. Familiarity with workforce planning methodologies (forecasting models, skills gap analysis, demand modelling). Proficiency in workforce management, analytics, or planning tools (Excel, PowerBI). Technical Skills: Expertise in spreadsheet modelling, resource modelling, scenario planning, and demand/supply reconciliation. Ability to analyze performance data, SLAs, KPIs, backlog profiles, and throughput metrics. Understanding of labour market factors, capacity modelling, and operational delivery frameworks. Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communicator who can simplify complex analyses for non-technical audiences. Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills. Able to challenge constructively and influence with evidence-based insights. Why Join Us? We're on an exciting journey of transformation, and we need visionary minds like yours to help lead the way! You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference and help build a sustainable operating model for reform. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to our mission, we can't wait to hear from you! Apply now and help us shape the future of our workforce planning! Apply Now! We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.