Interim IT Workforce Planning Consultant - SFIA

Global Accounting Network; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Workforce Planning Consultant in Bristol. The role involves assessing workforce capability, advising on skills mapping, and shaping future workforce capacity planning. You will conduct skill assessments for an IT department, provide recommendations to stakeholders, and own the assessment process from planning to delivery. Ideal candidates will have SFIA accreditation and proven experience in workforce capacity planning, thriving in a change-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience conducting capability assessments within IT functions.
• Strong background in workforce capacity planning and skills mapping.
• Confident operating independently in a change-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive skills capability assessments across an IT department.
• Provide expert recommendations to senior stakeholders based on findings.
• Own the full assessment process end-to-end, from planning to delivery.

Skills

Capability assessments

Workforce capacity planning

Skills mapping

Organisational capability analysis

Education

SFIA Accreditation

Job description

Global Accounting Network are currently partnering exclusively with an international technology client who are looking for an experienced Workforce Planning Consultant to lead capability assessments across the IT function.

About the Role

This is a high-impact, fully autonomous role where you will be responsible for assessing current workforce capability, advising on skills mapping, and helping shape future workforce capacity planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive skills capability assessments across an IT department of approximately 180 people.
• Analyse and map workforce skills, competencies, and capacity across the organisation.
• Provide expert recommendations to senior stakeholders based on your findings.
• Engage with teams across the business to gather insights and drive clarity.
• Own the full assessment process end-to-end, from planning to delivery.

Qualifications

• SFIA Accreditation (current or previous).

Required Skills

• Proven experience conducting capability assessments within IT functions.
• Strong background in workforce capacity planning, skills mapping, and organisational capability analysis.
• Confident operating independently with minimal guidance.
• Ability to work with senior leadership in a confidential, change-focused environment.