Lead Planning & Scheduling Specialist for Network Operations

Cadent; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadent Gas Ltd is seeking a Planning and Scheduling Specialist to lead the development and delivery of operational work plans that support safe, efficient and customer-focused performance across the network.

This 12-month role is a leadership position responsible for managing short-term planning activities while ensuring long-term plans remain achievable and aligned to business and regulatory priorities. Interviews are expected w/c 30/11.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing teams in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong planning, scheduling and workload prioritisation skills.
• Ability to use data to drive performance improvements and inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialist planning team to develop and deliver short-term operational plans.
• Turn strategic workload forecasts into practical plans balancing resources and customer needs.
• Drive productivity, efficiency and delivery outcomes across the network.
• Coach and develop colleagues, building strong cross-functional relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & scheduling

Performance improvement

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Project and programme management

Communication

Regulatory awareness

UK driving licence

Job description

Cadent Gas Ltd is seeking a Planning and Scheduling Specialist to lead the development and delivery of operational work plans that support safe, efficient and customer-focused performance across the network.

This 12-month role is a leadership position responsible for managing short-term planning activities while ensuring long-term plans remain achievable and aligned to business and regulatory priorities. Interviews are expected w/c 30/11.