Resource Planner

SiXworks; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consultancy in Farnborough seeks a proactive Resource Planner to join their Operations team. This role involves effectively allocating resources across customer accounts, ensuring accurate reporting, and collaborating with project teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in resource planning, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with tools like JIRA and TEMPO. A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance Scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Professional Development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Discretionary Bonus scheme

On-site parking and gym facilities

Casual dress

Qualifications

• Previous experience in resource planning or project coordination.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret and present data.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support resource planning and allocation across customer accounts.
• Maintain and update resource schedules in planning tools.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate resource data.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Experience with TEMPO

Experience with JIRA

Tools

TEMPO

JIRA

Atlassian tools

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Resource Planner to join our Operations team. This role will play a key part in ensuring the effective allocation and utilisation of resources across customer accounts. Working closely with the Head of Operations, you will support project teams by balancing demand and capacity, optimising utilisation, and ensuring accurate reporting through our planning tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Operations in resource planning and allocation across designated customer accounts.
• Maintain and update resource schedules in TEMPO, JIRA, and other Atlassian tools.
• Monitor utilisation, availability, and forecasted demand to highlight risks or gaps.
• Collaborate with project managers, account leads, and delivery teams to ensure accurate resourcing data.
• Support the production of regular reports and dashboards to provide visibility of resource allocation, utilisation, and capacity.
• Assist in developing and refining resource planning processes to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Support the onboarding of new projects into the resource planning framework.
• Escalate potential resourcing conflicts or risks to the Head of Operations with recommended solutions.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in resource planning, workforce scheduling, or project coordination (ideally within IT consultancy, professional services, or technology environments).
• Hands‑on experience with TEMPO, JIRA, and Atlassian tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and present insights clearly.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator, able to work with stakeholders across multiple teams.

Desirable

• Exposure to professional services automation (PSA) or other resource management tools.
• Understanding of project delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).
• Experience in producing operational reports and dashboards for leadership teams.

Personal Attributes

• Methodical and detail‑driven, with a focus on accuracy.
• Proactive problem‑solver who can anticipate challenges and suggest solutions.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced consultancy environment with shifting priorities.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

What can we offer in return?

SiXworks offers a unique work culture around our core principles Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity. Together, these six principles form SiXworks' NORTH STAR, guiding the organisation towards success. This is reflected in the raft of benefits available to all our employees.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Life Assurance Scheme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Perks at Work scheme.
• Contributory company pension.
• Discretionary Bonus scheme.
• Secure, on‑site parking, cafe, restaurant, and gym facilities.
• Casual dress.
• Free hot and cold drinks in our own, modern kitchen/break‑out.

UK Security Clearance

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must be a UK sole national and either have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance.

More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.

Privacy & Data Sharing

SiXworks is an IBM subsidiary which has been acquired by IBM and will be integrated into the IBM organisation. SiXworks will be the hiring entity. By proceeding with this application, you understand that SiXworks will share your personal information with other IBM subsidiaries involved in your recruitment process, wherever these are located. More information on how IBM protects your personal information, including the safeguards in case of cross‑border data transfer, are available here: https://www.ibm.com/privacy

Support for Reserve Service

SiXworks recognises the benefits of Reserve service to Country, Company and individual. We support Reservists and actively encourage them to apply.