172 Workforce jobs in the United Kingdom

Title: Workforce Planner

Location: London OR Warwick (Hybrid)

Duration: 6 months (Potential for extension)

Working Pattern: Full time, Mon - Fri

The Opportunity
Join our client's Global Strategic Workforce Planning Team as a Workforce Planning Consultant on a 6-month contract. This is a pivotal role in the energy sector, where you will contribute to the transition to Net Zero by ensuring that the right talent is in place during a time of unprecedented infrastructure development. As a Workforce Planner, you'll collaborate closely with workforce planners across multiple business units to facilitate high-level discussions and drive effective workforce strategies.

What You'll Be Working On

• Provide hands-on reporting, presentations, and planning support to business unit workforce planners, especially for those lacking dedicated analysts or experience in data curation.
• Inform annual investments needed for recruitment, training, and talent development to address future capacity and capability needs.
• Support business workforce planners, HR Business Partners, and Recruiting Partners to ensure alignment with short-term plans and actions.
• Cultivate stakeholder relationships to foster trust and guide a cultural shift towards operationally embedded planning.
• Elevate discussions on systemic challenges and explore opportunities to enhance people planning and practises.
• Inform and align with Workforce Development initiatives to broaden the candidate pool.
• Integrate external factors influencing workforce requirements utilising Talent Intelligence and competitor data.
• Support change management and the adoption of new Strategic Workforce Planning tools to drive efficiency.
• Provide coaching and facilitation to empower key stakeholders in owning the planning process.

About You

• Proven experience in Workforce Planning, People Analytics, or related People Operations roles.
• Proficient in Excel and skilled in PowerPoint to simplify complex data insights for senior audiences.
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage non-technical stakeholders and influence discussions.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to think systematically and holistically.
• Experience in storytelling with data to extract insights that drive action.
• Knowledgeable in HR practises, talent management, and labour market trends.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering accurate results under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated judgement and discretion in handling sensitive data and projects.
• Ability to build productive working relationships across all levels of the organisation in a collaborative environment.
• A strong desire to work for a value-driven organisation that prioritises ethical practises and continuous improvement.

About Us
Our client is committed to creating value in the energy sector, impacting lives across the UK and beyond. They uphold the highest standards of support and development for their employees, celebrating diversity and encouraging applicants from all backgrounds. Flexible working arrangements are offered to ensure a supportive environment at home and in the office.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the energy industry and have the skills we're looking for, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our client's mission to shape the future of energy today!

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.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Our client, a forward-thinking utilities company, is currently recruiting for a Workforce Coordinator to join their coordination team. The Workforce Coordinator will be responsible for contacting their client's Connects portfolio of commercial customers to arrange installation appointments including exchanges, maintenance, and new connections.

Responsibilities for the Workforce Coordinator:

• Efficiently arranging appointments for engineers within your region, considering travel time, engineer skill/authorisation levels, and customer demand.
• Handling high volumes of inbound and outbound customer queries in relation to appointment booking, via telephony and email.
• Responding to general customer enquiries according to the requirements of customer contracts.

Key Skills & Experience for the Workforce Coordinator:

• Up to 2 years' experience in Coordination/Scheduling - desirable but not essential
• Keyboard/Personal computer skills
• Strong multitasking and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and spoken communication

Please apply as directed!

We are currently recruiting for a Workforce Planning Administrator to work for Thames Valley Police at their Police Headquarters in Kidlington.

This will be a temporary ongoing position until at least end of March 2025, working 37 hours a week

You would be working Monday - Friday 8am-4pm.

This role would be Hybrid after training.

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO POLICE VETTING CRITERIA YOU MUST HAVE BEEN RESIDING WITHIN THE UK FOR AT LEAST 3 YEARS CONTINUOUSLY UP TO AND INCLUDING DATE OF APPLICATION.

The overall purpose of the role is to: Provide a professional business support service within the People Directorate to internal and external customers, covering Recruitment/Resourcing/Employee Administration/Learning & Development/Service Desk, meeting or exceeding service protocols within agreed deadlines.

• Provide a high quality, confidential service and advice to internal and external customers, through a range of communication channels, based on Force policies and procedures and be accountable for service protocols within their remit
• Manage relationships with stakeholders to ensure productive working is maintained, where problems are resolved and continuous improvement is sought and implemented
• Input data onto Force ICT systems in an accurate and timely manner, quality assure information already held on force systems in order to facilitate the provision of management information. Provide assistance and guidance when necessary and QA work as requested
• Support the production of management information to enable effective performance management and decision making. Interpret data that has an impact on the service delivered and recommend/implement changes that will improve the service
• Provide administrative support to specific projects including research and data collection. Provide information for meetings as required

SPECIALIST AREAS: Pro-actively manage the applicant through the Recruitment process, ensuring that all steps are undertaken in a timely fashion, including regular reviews of applicant status and regular contact with the applicant to keep them informed of progress or reasons for delays.

• Manage the administrative service in respect of the end to end Recruitment processes for all groups in TVP, e.g. applicant management, vetting, reference checks, creation of selection documentation, medical screening, contractual documentation, course enrolment, preparation of training & assessment resources and student support through to course closure
• Attend attraction, recruitment, selection and assessment events (e.g. eligibility testing, interviews, fitness tests, assessment centres), presenting a professional image of TVP at all times. Taking responsibility for the management and running of events and interpretation of tests and other information
• Liaise with and support Delivery Managers in advance planning for the following 6 - 24 months regarding numbers of students, locations, timings of delivery and trainer/assessor availability. Key stakeholders include:- Community Engagement Officer, Foundation Training Inspector, PDU Manager, Accreditation Officers, PDS Manager, Specials Chief Inspector, Managing and updating the Planning Schedule
• Pro-actively manage Police Officers through the Police Promotions process, ensuring that all steps are undertaken in a timely fashion, including regular contact with officers to keep them informed of progress. Liaison with the College of Policing to ensure timely distribution of data/Management Information and registration and certification of appropriate exams and qualifications
• Liaise with and support Delivery Managers in advance planning for the following 6 - 24 months regarding numbers of students, locations, timings of delivery and trainer/assessor availability. Key stakeholders include:-Local Area Training Manager, PDS (Physical Development Services) Manager, Driver Trainer Manager, SERCOT Manager, Investigative Skills Manager, IT Training Manager, Leadership Manager, First Aid Manager, Accreditation & Quality Officers

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ROLE

Commitment to continued professional development in relevant disciplines* e.g. Attained or willing to work towards achieving Certificate in HR or L&D Practice (L3) or equivalent

Attained or willing to work towards achieving S.E.A.R.C.H. (Structured Entrance Assessment for Recruiting Constables Holistically) accreditation. Commitment to learn relevant current employment legislation, Home Office Rules, Police Regulations and Statutory obligations

Good standard of education with GCSEs (Grade 9-1/A-C) or Key Skills level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths

Proven experience of working in demanding administrative role, ideally in an HR or L&D environment

Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; confident at intermediate level with an aptitude/willingness to learn new systems/technology

Good interpersonal and communication skills to enable the post holder to interact confidently, effectively and professionally with all stakeholders including staff, customers, senior managers and members of the public

Proven ability to organise, plan, manage and prioritise workloads. Be adaptable, flexible and resilient with a willingness to learn new processes

Experience of Recruitment/Resourcing/Planning processes, including short listing and knowledge of best practice and employment law in the context of recruitment and diversity

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

Duration - Aug 2026

Hybrid , Belfast

Business Execution role primarily focuses on resource planning and expense management in partnership with Finance, HR and Senior Mgt, whilst acting as a trusted and strategic partner to senior leadership. Daily responsibilities include:

• Act as execution partners to the business unit leader, responsible for driving operational efficiency, functional governance oversight, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and supporting the leadership team in achieving business objectives
• Facilitating the adoption of workforce planning initiatives across function/business and develop direction and establish plans to meet objectives and timeline
• Finance, Headcount and Resource tracking / planning in line with agreed budgeting
• Resource skills planning and Organisational Health monitoring
• Act as liaison between senior management including Global Function partners (HR, Finance, Legal, ICRM, etc.)
• Drive the implementation of key strategies and promoting a positive culture across the organization and driving engagement and communications strategies across all stakeholder groups
• Coordination across multiple areas within the business unit acting as a. planning for business continuity, establishing action plans and owners to drive business priorities

My client in Greater London is looking to appoint a talented Workforce Development Manager on a Contract basis.

This role will hold responsibility for delivering a workforce development programme. The post will sit in the People's Centre of Excellence and will support the Head of Practice Improvement and assist in the development of the workforce culture and approach for social care.

What's on offer:

• Salary: 400-450 per day, inside IR35

*negotiable based on experience

*please submit your CV with the rate you require

• Hybrid working
• Contract type: Contract
• Hours: Monday to Friday

About the role:

Based in Greater London (Hybrid):

• Lead a training and development service that is equipped to shape future workforce across the sector
• Work with the Head of Practice Improvement and management teams on all matters relating to workforce development
• Ensure that the directorate employs a wide range of best practice techniques and initiatives to attract and retain skilled staff, including Apprenticeship programmes
• Support managers and supervisors in ensuring newly qualified social workers are well supported and developed

About you:
You will have the following experiences:

• Extensive experience in a similar role
• Hold a relevant diploma/degree or professional qualification, e.g. social care, CIPD
• Experience of successfully managing performance and providing clear constructive feedback
• Local Authority experience is essential

How to apply

• Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted.
• Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

INDSCGMM

Duration - Aug 2026

Hybrid , Belfast

Business Execution role primarily focuses on resource planning and expense management in partnership with Finance, HR and Senior Mgt, whilst acting as a trusted and strategic partner to senior leadership. Daily responsibilities include:

• Act as execution partners to the business unit leader, responsible for driving operational efficiency, functional governance oversight, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and supporting the leadership team in achieving business objectives
• Facilitating the adoption of workforce planning initiatives across function/business and develop direction and establish plans to meet objectives and timeline
• Finance, Headcount and Resource tracking / planning in line with agreed budgeting
• Resource skills planning and Organisational Health monitoring
• Act as liaison between senior management including Global Function partners (HR, Finance, Legal, ICRM, etc.)
• Drive the implementation of key strategies and promoting a positive culture across the organization and driving engagement and communications strategies across all stakeholder groups
• Coordination across multiple areas within the business unit acting as a. planning for business continuity, establishing action plans and owners to drive business priorities

My client in Greater London is looking to appoint a talented Workforce Development Manager on a Contract basis.

This role will hold responsibility for delivering a workforce development programme. The post will sit in the People's Centre of Excellence and will support the Head of Practice Improvement and assist in the development of the workforce culture and approach for social care.

What's on offer:

• Salary: 400-450 per day, inside IR35

*negotiable based on experience

*please submit your CV with the rate you require

• Hybrid working
• Contract type: Contract
• Hours: Monday to Friday

About the role:

Based in Greater London (Hybrid):

• Lead a training and development service that is equipped to shape future workforce across the sector
• Work with the Head of Practice Improvement and management teams on all matters relating to workforce development
• Ensure that the directorate employs a wide range of best practice techniques and initiatives to attract and retain skilled staff, including Apprenticeship programmes
• Support managers and supervisors in ensuring newly qualified social workers are well supported and developed

About you:
You will have the following experiences:

• Extensive experience in a similar role
• Hold a relevant diploma/degree or professional qualification, e.g. social care, CIPD
• Experience of successfully managing performance and providing clear constructive feedback
• Local Authority experience is essential

How to apply

• Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted.
• Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

INDSCGMM

We are currently recruiting for a Workforce Planning Administrator to work for Thames Valley Police at their Police Headquarters in Kidlington.

This will be a temporary ongoing position until at least end of March 2025, working 37 hours a week

You would be working Monday - Friday 8am-4pm.

This role would be Hybrid after training.

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO POLICE VETTING CRITERIA YOU MUST HAVE BEEN RESIDING WITHIN THE UK FOR AT LEAST 3 YEARS CONTINUOUSLY UP TO AND INCLUDING DATE OF APPLICATION.

The overall purpose of the role is to: Provide a professional business support service within the People Directorate to internal and external customers, covering Recruitment/Resourcing/Employee Administration/Learning & Development/Service Desk, meeting or exceeding service protocols within agreed deadlines.

• Provide a high quality, confidential service and advice to internal and external customers, through a range of communication channels, based on Force policies and procedures and be accountable for service protocols within their remit
• Manage relationships with stakeholders to ensure productive working is maintained, where problems are resolved and continuous improvement is sought and implemented
• Input data onto Force ICT systems in an accurate and timely manner, quality assure information already held on force systems in order to facilitate the provision of management information. Provide assistance and guidance when necessary and QA work as requested
• Support the production of management information to enable effective performance management and decision making. Interpret data that has an impact on the service delivered and recommend/implement changes that will improve the service
• Provide administrative support to specific projects including research and data collection. Provide information for meetings as required

SPECIALIST AREAS: Pro-actively manage the applicant through the Recruitment process, ensuring that all steps are undertaken in a timely fashion, including regular reviews of applicant status and regular contact with the applicant to keep them informed of progress or reasons for delays.

• Manage the administrative service in respect of the end to end Recruitment processes for all groups in TVP, e.g. applicant management, vetting, reference checks, creation of selection documentation, medical screening, contractual documentation, course enrolment, preparation of training & assessment resources and student support through to course closure
• Attend attraction, recruitment, selection and assessment events (e.g. eligibility testing, interviews, fitness tests, assessment centres), presenting a professional image of TVP at all times. Taking responsibility for the management and running of events and interpretation of tests and other information
• Liaise with and support Delivery Managers in advance planning for the following 6 - 24 months regarding numbers of students, locations, timings of delivery and trainer/assessor availability. Key stakeholders include:- Community Engagement Officer, Foundation Training Inspector, PDU Manager, Accreditation Officers, PDS Manager, Specials Chief Inspector, Managing and updating the Planning Schedule
• Pro-actively manage Police Officers through the Police Promotions process, ensuring that all steps are undertaken in a timely fashion, including regular contact with officers to keep them informed of progress. Liaison with the College of Policing to ensure timely distribution of data/Management Information and registration and certification of appropriate exams and qualifications
• Liaise with and support Delivery Managers in advance planning for the following 6 - 24 months regarding numbers of students, locations, timings of delivery and trainer/assessor availability. Key stakeholders include:-Local Area Training Manager, PDS (Physical Development Services) Manager, Driver Trainer Manager, SERCOT Manager, Investigative Skills Manager, IT Training Manager, Leadership Manager, First Aid Manager, Accreditation & Quality Officers

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ROLE

Commitment to continued professional development in relevant disciplines* e.g. Attained or willing to work towards achieving Certificate in HR or L&D Practice (L3) or equivalent

Attained or willing to work towards achieving S.E.A.R.C.H. (Structured Entrance Assessment for Recruiting Constables Holistically) accreditation. Commitment to learn relevant current employment legislation, Home Office Rules, Police Regulations and Statutory obligations

Good standard of education with GCSEs (Grade 9-1/A-C) or Key Skills level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths

Proven experience of working in demanding administrative role, ideally in an HR or L&D environment

Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; confident at intermediate level with an aptitude/willingness to learn new systems/technology

Good interpersonal and communication skills to enable the post holder to interact confidently, effectively and professionally with all stakeholders including staff, customers, senior managers and members of the public

Proven ability to organise, plan, manage and prioritise workloads. Be adaptable, flexible and resilient with a willingness to learn new processes

Experience of Recruitment/Resourcing/Planning processes, including short listing and knowledge of best practice and employment law in the context of recruitment and diversity

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)

• Client: world-leading digital infrastructure company
• Duration: 6 months with likely extension
• Work type: hybrid (2 days in the office)
• Pay rate: 496 GBP per day (PAYE - Inside IR35)

We are the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.

We a fast-growing global company with 20 years of continuous growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,100 networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents.

A career at our company means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment. that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Summary

• Lead workforce analysis, supporting the Functional leads in their team structure and hiring strategy across the global project portfolio, including managing the tools related to day-to-day staffing and resource allocation (in cooperation with HR).
• Support broader centralized reporting functions on an adhoc basis for a large portfolio of Global Design & Construction projects – primarily reporting to senior leadership and developing presentation materials.

Responsibilities

• Conducting workforce analysis and forecasting to prepare for future workforce needs, including creating a scalable methodology (and the tools / reporting) to demonstrate team status and future needs , using project pipelines and staffing models (project gearing).
• Supporting the Functional leads in developing and implementing workforce planning strategies , including review of team structure, maintaining organisational charts and evaluating project gearing, to ensure that the organization effectively meets its staffing needs (at a project level) and maintains a competitive edge in the market.
• Working alongside HR to monitor and report on workforce metrics, and drive progress on hiring plans , including prioritisation / reallocation of resources, where necessary.
• Collaborating with HR, finance, and PMO teams to integrate workforce planning into business strategies.
• Be aware of compliance with labour laws and organizational policies, while ensuring workforce agility amid market changes.
• Executive Presentations : Prepare executive presentations by gathering and analysing data, coordinating inputs from VPs and functional leads to ensure comprehensive and insightful reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

We are seeking applicants with a background in Business operations (in a project context), Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience. The following knowledge and skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills , including advanced Excel skills and an ability to identify abnormalities, as well as trends and be able to derive conclusions.
• Communication Skills : Strong communication skills are necessary, as the candidate will need to engage with various stakeholders, including VPs, and SVPs, who are not in their direct line. The ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels is crucial, particularly using PowerPoint.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to prioritise, organise and plan own work and that of others and respond to pressure in a positive manner.
• Business acumen and commercial outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with an ability to deliver work in line with priorities and time-scales; strong sense of accountability, ownership and urgency.
• Ability to travel within EMEA as needed.