Head Of Workforce Management

Securitas; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Securitas as the Head of Workforce Management and lead a dedicated team in shaping workforce strategies across the UK. This pivotal role demands a strong leader with analytical and strategic skills, essential for driving innovation and service excellence in workforce management. Enjoy a competitive salary, a car allowance, healthcare, and ample annual leave while making a significant impact in a people-first business.

Benefits

Healthcare

25 days annual leave

7.5% Pension

Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading workforce management.
• Strong analytical skills to translate data into strategy.
• Deep understanding of workforce management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the national Workforce Management function.
• Develop and implement long-term workforce strategies.
• Oversee all resource planning and scheduling processes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Experience in workforce management or operations planning

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

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Company Description

Head of Workforce Management - UK Services

Location: On-site - Milton Keynes - with travel across the UK.

Full-time / Competitive Salary + £9,600 Car Allowance + Healthcare + 7.5% Pension + 25 days annual leave (8 bank Holidays)

Grade: I

Shape the future of workforce strategy in a people-first business.

At Securitas, our people are at the heart of everything we do-they're our greatest strength and most important investment. As Head of Workforce Management (WFM) for our UK Services division, you'll be a senior leader at the forefront of shaping how we plan, optimise, and deliver our people strategy across a large-scale, service-led organisation.

This is a rare opportunity to lead workforce transformation in a fast-paced, people-focused environment. You'll set the strategic direction, guide and inspire a high-performing team, and be accountable for end-to-end workforce planning-including forecasting, capacity modelling, and real-time resource management.

We're looking for a senior leader who brings strategic vision, innovation, and adaptability-someone who thrives in complexity, drives continuous improvement, and influences across all levels to deliver operational excellence today, while building capability and resilience for the future.

Job Description

What you'll be doing:

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Lead the national Workforce Management function, aligning with strategic goals and operational priorities
• Develop and implement long-term workforce strategies that drive scalability, cost-efficiency, and service excellence
• Use historical data, business forecasts, and market insights to proactively anticipate and plan for future workforce needs

Team Development & Performance

• Build, lead, and retain a high-performing team of Supervisors, Planners, and Schedulers
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement
• Coach and mentor team members, supporting development through structured plans
• Set clear objectives aligned with business goals and regularly review progress

Operational Excellence & Resource Optimisation

• Oversee all resource planning and scheduling processes to ensure efficient workforce utilisation
• Maintain service delivery and compliance through proactive scheduling and daily operational reviews
• Monitor key workforce metrics (KPIs) such as productivity, adherence, and utilisation, and take action when needed

Technology & Systems Enablement

• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve workforce management (WFM) systems, ensuring accuracy and usability
• Maintain up-to-date employee, site, and customer data within WFM platforms
• Leverage digital tools and analytics to inform decisions and drive ongoing improvements

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

• Serve as the key point of contact for workforce management across the organisation
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Recruitment, and senior leadership to align strategies
• Produce and present workforce performance reports with actionable insights
• Drive process improvements that boost agility, responsiveness, and adaptability to business needs

What we're looking for:

We're seeking a collaborative, data-savvy leader with the vision to drive workforce transformation across a large, complex, service-led organisation.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Proven experience in leading workforce management or operations planning at scale
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable strategy
• A natural leader who develops, mentors, and empowers high-performing teams
• Deep understanding of workforce management systems, tools, and technologies
• Track record of operational improvement and service excellence
• Commercially aware with a strong focus on balancing service outcomes and cost
• Comfortable working at a strategic level while staying close to the operational detail
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at senior levels
• Resilience, adaptability, and confidence leading transformation or technology change initiatives
• A customer-focused mindset that puts people at the centre of planning decisions

Desirable:

• Experience in a 24/7 operational or compliance-focused environment.
• Exposure to digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Excel and visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau).

Ready to lead with purpose?
Apply today and help us build a smarter, safer, and more efficient future-together.

Additional Information

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Why Choose Securitas UK?

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