Interim IT Workforce Planning Consultant - SFIA

Global Accounting Network; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Workforce Planning Consultant to lead workforce capability assessments in a technology-focused IT function. The candidate will be fully autonomous, responsible for analyzing workforce skills, engaging with senior stakeholders, and implementing effective capacity planning. Ideal candidates should have SFIA Accreditation and a strong background in workforce analysis. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a confidential environment and can operate independently.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Conducting capability assessments

Workforce capacity planning

Skills mapping

Organisational capability analysis

Independent work

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.