Interim IT Workforce Planning Consultant - SFIA

Global Accounting Network; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a Workforce Planning Consultant to lead capability assessments across the IT function. This autonomous role involves analysing workforce skills and providing recommendations to senior stakeholders. Candidates should have experience in capacity planning and skills mapping, along with SFIA Accreditation. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence organizational workforce strategy in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience conducting capability assessments within IT functions.
• Strong background in workforce capacity planning and skills mapping.
• Confident operating independently with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive skills capability assessments across the IT department.
• Analyse and map workforce skills and competencies.
• Provide expert recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Workforce capacity planning

Skills mapping

Organisational capability analysis

Independently working

Engaging with senior leadership

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.