Capacity Planning Lead, Capacity Planning Lead

Calisen; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Calisen is looking for a Capacity Planning Lead to enhance their Operational Performance & Insight team. In this strategic position, you will develop and execute capacity planning strategies that boost business growth and operational efficiency, while managing a dedicated team. This role emphasizes data-driven decisions and resource optimization, contributing to the company's mission for a sustainable energy future.

Benefits

30 Days Holiday, increasing to 33 with service

Life Assurance: 4x salary

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Health-Shield Benefits Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in capacity or workforce planning.
• Strong analytical skills with data governance understanding.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to influence across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement capacity and campaign planning strategies.
• Lead the development of forecasting models.
• Manage and develop a team of capacity analysts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data governance

Leadership

Proactivity

Adaptability

Education

Experience in capacity or workforce planning

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Excel

VBA

Job description

Capacity Planning Lead, Capacity Planning Lead

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About Us

Here at the Calisen Group, we’re driving the UK’s transition to a smarter, more sustainable energy future. As a leading provider of energy infrastructure services, we deliver smart metering, energy data solutions, and innovative technologies that support a low-carbon economy. Our people are at the heart of our mission, and we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

About Us

Here at the Calisen Group, we’re driving the UK’s transition to a smarter, more sustainable energy future. As a leading provider of energy infrastructure services, we deliver smart metering, energy data solutions, and innovative technologies that support a low-carbon economy. Our people are at the heart of our mission, and we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

The Role

We’re looking for a strategic and analytical Capacity Planning Lead to join our Operational Performance & Insight team. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the development and execution of capacity planning strategies that support business growth, operational efficiency, and campaign delivery. You’ll manage a team of capacity analysts and work cross-functionally to ensure data-driven decisions and optimal resource utilisation across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement forward-looking capacity and campaign planning strategies aligned with business objectives
• Lead the development of forecasting models and scenario planning to support operational readiness
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align capacity plans with business priorities and service delivery goals
• Monitor performance metrics and capacity trends to inform strategic decisions
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of three capacity analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Drive innovation in planning processes through data insights and technology adoption
  
  

Essential

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in capacity or workforce planning, ideally in a data-rich or service-led environment
• Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of data governance and modelling
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams
• Advanced Excel skills and a data-driven mindset
• Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in campaign planning or within the energy/utilities sector
• Familiarity with SQL, Power BI, or VBA
• Exposure to field-based workforce planning or service delivery environments
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: £45,000 per annum, with an annual salary review to ensure your efforts are recognised
• Birthday Off: Celebrate your special day with a paid day off
• Life Assurance: 4x your salary to support your loved ones
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave: Supporting you through life’s biggest moments
• My Rewards Platform: Access discounts from hundreds of top retailers
• 30 Days Holiday: Increasing to 33 days with service (including bank holidays)
• Company Sick Pay: Support during unexpected health challenges
• Pension Plan: Secure your future with our robust pension scheme
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Drive into a greener future
• Health-Shield Benefits Programme: Claim back on health expenses and enjoy additional discounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Plan: Because your mental health matters
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly expanding market leader where your career can thrive
  
  

Please note: All successful candidates must pass a criminal record check, provide five years of work references, and prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Management and Manufacturing

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