Data-Driven Care Workforce Optimisation Lead

Exemplar Health Care; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Exemplar Health Care is seeking a Workforce Planning and Optimisation Manager in Sheffield to lead workforce deployment across our network of care homes. This full-time, hybrid role combines people, strategy and data to ensure the right colleagues with the right skills are available when needed, supporting safe, high-quality care.

You will partner with Operations, Finance, HR and Recruitment to identify opportunities, drive performance improvements and develop staffing models aligned with

Qualifications

• Strong analytical thinker capable of turning data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communicator, able to influence and lead cross-functional teams.
• Commercially aware, balancing financial performance with care quality.
• Resilient and able to manage multiple priorities and regulatory needs.
• Proven collaborator across Operations, Finance, HR and Recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce optimisation across care homes, ensuring effective deployment.
• Turn data trends and risk into practical recommendations and action plans.
• Develop and improve staffing models aligned with needs and regulatory priorities.
• Drive performance improvements and reduce reliance on temporary staffing.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, HR and Recruitment for a joined-up approach.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Effective communication

Commercial awareness

Collaboration

Change management

Job description

Exemplar Health Care is seeking a Workforce Planning and Optimisation Manager in Sheffield to lead workforce deployment across our network of care homes. This full-time, hybrid role combines people, strategy and data to ensure the right colleagues with the right skills are available when needed, supporting safe, high-quality care.

You will partner with Operations, Finance, HR and Recruitment to identify opportunities, drive performance improvements and develop staffing models aligned with