Resource Planner

Connected Places Catapult; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization in Milton Keynes is seeking a proactive Resource Planner to support project delivery and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have experience in resource planning, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a competitive salary and unique benefits including a flexible working model with a 9 day fortnight.

Benefits

9 day fortnight

23.5 holiday entitlement

Competitive pension

Volunteering leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Cash Health Plan

Payroll Giving scheme

Discounts from retailers

Mortgage Advice benefit

Qualifications

• Experience as a resource planner in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to translate project plans into resource requirements.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships and drive results.
• Maximise team potential through effective resource allocation.
• Transform data into actionable insights.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Time management

Tools

MS Office 365

MS Dynamics

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Contract type/Duration: Fixed Term Contract - Maternity cover
Working hours: Full time (9day Fortnight companywide)
Band: 2.3
Salary: £49,210 - £58,000 (depending on office location and proven ability)
Reports to: Head of Built Environment & Local Growth Operations
Location: Milton Keynes/London (minimum of two days a week in the office. You can do more than two days if preferable)
Closing date: 9am on the 2nd of October 2025

Role

Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and supporting project delivery in a dynamic, collaborative environment? We\'re seeking a proactive Resource Planner to join our Operations team with the exciting new Built Environment and Local Growth Business Unit. We need someone who is proactive, fast thinking and passionate about helping

Responsibilities

• Build dynamic partnerships, drive rapid results, and deliver standout projects.
• Maximise team potential and ensure every resource is in the right place at the right time.
• Transform data into insight and continuously push our capabilities further.
• Embrace new opportunities for growth, learning, and making an impact.

Whether you are an experienced resource planner or looking to build on your experience of working in a dynamic projects driven environment we\'d love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Experience of working within a similar position in a fast-paced environment
• Planning and allocating resources where the skill set is diverse
• Proven ability in translating project plans into resource requirements
• Strong analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• The ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied and busy workload delivering to a high standard
• Excellent written communication, conflict resolution and influencing skills
• Ability to function independently and use own initiative in a fast-paced environment, as well as to take direction
• A good working knowledge of the MS Office 365 suite
• Experience of working with senior stakeholders in a matrix organisation
• Working knowledge of project methodologies, both waterfall and agile
• Experience in MS Dynamics
• Experience in using Power BI to generate reports
• Expertise in programme or portfolio management

Key Competencies

• Identify new methodologies or approaches
• Identify solutions beyond the tried and tested methods
• Collaborate effectively across teams and disciplines
• Influence effectively in projects and tasks
• Customer perspective is understood and applied
• Uses multi- channel communication to ensure clarity and connection on activities
• Able to plan and deliver on multiple activities
• Respond to and learn from change with ease
• Embed inclusive and sustainability practices in planning and delivery

Benefits

• 9 day fortnight for everyone, we have a full company shutdown every other Friday
• 23.5 holiday entitlement for everyone, with pro-rata calculations for part-time employees, along with a Christmas shutdown period for additional days off
• Competitive pension, up to 10% company contribution to help you save for your future
• Two paid days of volunteering leave per year (pro-rata for part-time employees) to support charitable activities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing 24/7 confidential work/life support services to you and your immediate family members
• Cycle to Work Scheme encouraging a healthy and sustainable commute
• Cash Health Plan, offering reimbursement for a wide range of essential and everyday healthcare expenses, promoting your well-being
• Payroll Giving scheme, allowing regular charitable contributions from pre-tax income, maximizing the impact of your donations
• Discounts and offers from a wide variety of retailers, enhancing your purchasing power and providing savings opportunities
• Mortgage Advice benefit, delivered in partnership with Charles Cameron & Associates - provides employees with free, expert mortgage advice and end-to-end mortgage support from the application process through to completion

Employment here is based solely upon individual merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy status, sex, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law. We also make all reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under laws protecting the rights of the disabled.