Planning Administrator

Securitas; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts with leading brands

Health and wellbeing support

Pension and financial wellbeing

Life assurance

EV Schemes (Subject to graded benefits

Job summary

Securitas UK is seeking a Planning Administrator in Milton Keynes to help turn workforce data into effective forward planning. You will build schedules up to 12 months ahead, forecast demand, and identify gaps while ensuring plans align with operational needs.

We welcome applicants with transferable skills in organisation, data handling and stakeholder management, offering day-one development and a clear career path in a world-leading security partner.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage longer-term priorities.
• Good IT skills, with experience using Timegate (or similar WFM tools).
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of your workload.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, structured approach with a focus on getting things right first time.
• Right to work in the UK.
• 5-year checkable employment history.
• Experience or knowledge of Workforce Management systems (Timegate).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Previous administration or clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain workforce plans and rosters up to 12 months ahead.
• Use data, trends and forecasts to anticipate demand.
• Spot potential coverage and resourcing gaps early.
• Use systems such as Timegate to maintain accurate schedules and workforce data.
• Make sure plans are accurate, compliant and aligned with operational needs.
• Work with colleagues across the business to understand upcoming requirements.
• Support recruitment planning by identifying future workforce needs.
• Help maintain payroll accuracy through accurate data and query resolution.
• Check people are trained, compliant and ready for deployment.
• Look for smarter, more efficient ways of working.

Skills

Independent working

Proactive planning

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Right to work in the UK

5-year employment history

Ability to embody company values

Administration experience

Tools

Timegate

Microsoft Office

Job description

Milton Keynes, MK17 8LX - Onsite
£28,000 per year
Friday - Tuesday | 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm
Learning, development and mentoring from day one, no mater where you are in your career, we see the potential in you.

Are you looking for a new role in a business that really does see a different world. Where potential is seen and progress is nurtured.

Are you highly organised, confident with data and always thinking one step ahead?

We’re growing our Workforce Management function and looking for a Planning Administrator to help us plan smarter, anticipate future resourcing needs and keep our operations running smoothly.

This is more than managing today’s schedule of our people. You’ll use data and our systems to look ahead, anticipate demand and support our frontline workforce planning up to 12 months in advance.

If you have exceptional customer service and administration skills, enjoy working with data and are ready to make a real impact, this could be the perfect next step in your career with a world-leading security partner as a Planning Administrator.

Job Description

Whatyou’llbe doing:

You'll help turn workforce data into effective forward planning:

• Build and maintain workforce plans and rosters up to 12 months ahead
• Use data, trends and forecasts to anticipate demand
• Spot potential coverage and resourcing gaps early
• Use systems such as Timegate to maintain accurate schedules and workforce data
• Make sure plans are accurate, compliant and aligned with operational needs
• Work with colleagues across the business to understand upcoming requirements
• Support recruitment planning by identifying future workforce needs
• Help maintain payroll accuracy through accurate data and query resolution
• Check people are trained, compliant and ready for deployment
• Look for smarter, more efficient ways of working

New to workforce planning or Timegate? Don’t let that stop you. While previous scheduling or rostering experience would be useful, we’re looking for people with the right transferable skills, particularly strong organisation, planning, customer service and stakeholder management.

Please Note:This list is not extensive but gives a good overview of the duties of the role! We welcome applicants from different industries, and innovators ready to make a big impact!

Qualifications

Whatyou’llbring:

We’relooking for someone who is organised, detail-focused, and confident working with systems and data.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage longer-term priorities
• Good IT skills, with experience using systems such asTimegate(or similar WFM tools)
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of your workload
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, structured approach with a focus on getting things right first time
• Right to work in the UK
• 5-year checkable employment history
• Ability to embody our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness
• Experience or knowledge of Workforce Management systems (e.g.Timegate)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Previousadministration or clerical experience

Additional Information

See a different world with Securitas UK

Ready to make a difference? You're one step closer to joining over 322,000 colleagues worldwide who help make your world a safer place every day.

At Securitas, our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness guide everything we do. We believe in making a clear promise to our people:

• Opportunity – Seeing potential in every person
• People – Putting people at the heart of what we do
• Purpose – Making your world a safer place

So what happens next?

Our Talent Team reviews every application carefully and is here to support you throughout the process. Whatever the outcome, you'll always hear back from us.

Creating spaces for you to belong

We're proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through our networks, partnerships and celebrations throughout the year, we're building a culture where differences are valued and people can be themselves.

Ready to see a rewarding world?

From day one, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Employee discounts with leading global and local brands.
• Health and wellbeing support, 24/7 online GP services.
• Pension and financial wellbeing resources and support.
• Life assurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee eligibility to EV Schemes (Subject to graded benefits).

Keen to take the next step...

Join a team that values your contribution, supports your growth and helps you build a rewarding career.

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