Resource Planning Analyst

Leeds Bradford Airport Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Terminal retail and hospitality disc

Life assurance

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Volunteer days and community initiativ

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Leeds Bradford Airport Ltd is seeking a Resource Planning Analyst to keep our operations running smoothly by ensuring the right people with the right skills are in the right places at the right times. You will use staffing forecasts, data and workforce planning tools to balance service targets, efficiency and passenger experience.

You’ll collaborate with departments across the airport, translate data into clear reports, spot potential staffing challenges early and help managers adapt plans as

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and produce accurate reports.
• Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset.
• High level of accuracy when managing staffing records, forecasts and reports.
• Flexible, proactive approach to respond to short-notice changes.
• Customer-focused with a passion for delivering passenger experience.
• Experience in scheduling or resource planning is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operational rosters and optimize staffing levels.
• Monitor performance against service targets and balance demands.
• Turn data from different sources into clear reports and insights.
• Collaborate with departments to anticipate staffing challenges.
• Identify smarter ways to use resources and drive improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Customer focus

Scheduling experience

Job description

Leeds Bradford Airport is one of the UK’s fastest-growing regional airports, and we’re committed to employing ambitious, high-quality people who want to make a real difference. As a Resource Planning Analyst, you’ll play a key role in keeping our airport operation running smoothly by making sure the right people, with the right skills, are in the right place at the right time. Using data, forecasting and workforce planning, you’ll help us deliver excellent passenger service, make the most of our resources and stay one step ahead of operational challenges. Living our values of Be the Best, Work as One Team and Do the Right Thing, you’ll work closely with teams across the airport to find smarter ways of working and help drive operational performance.

What Your Day-to-Day Will Feel Like

You’ll be at the heart of keeping our airport operation running smoothly, using staffing forecasts, data and workforce planning tools to make sure our teams are in the right place at the right time. From maintaining operational rosters and optimising staffing levels to monitoring performance against service targets, you’ll help balance operational demands, efficiency and passenger experience.

Working closely with departments across the airport, you’ll spot potential staffing challenges before they become problems, challenge forecasts and help find practical solutions when plans need to change. You’ll also turn data from different sources into clear reports and insights, helping managers understand performance and make informed decisions.

It’s a varied, fast-paced role where no two days are quite the same. You’ll have the opportunity to question how we work, identify smarter ways to use our resources and drive improvements that make a real difference to our teams and passengers.

Why Join Us?

There’s never been a more exciting time to join Leeds Bradford Airport. We’re undergoing a major transformation as we expand and modernise our airport infrastructure - creating new opportunities, investing in better technology, and shaping the future of travel for our region.

By joining now, you’ll play a key part in building and supporting an improved, more efficient, and more resilient airport operation.

You’ll also be part of a friendly, ambitious organisation that genuinely invests in its people. With real opportunities for career progression and a collaborative One Team culture, we’re committed to helping you grow and thrive. We also offer a range of great benefits, including:

• - Free on-site parking
• - Terminal retail and hospitality discounts
• - Life assurance
• - Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• - Cycle to Work scheme
• - Volunteer days and community initiatives
• - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing and support

What We Are Looking For

• - Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, produce accurate reports and turn insights into practical solutions.
• - Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to build relationships and work collaboratively with managers and departments across the airport.
• - A high level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when managing staffing records, forecasts and performance reporting.
• - A flexible, proactive approach, with the ability to respond to short-notice changes, identify potential challenges and adapt plans accordingly.
• - A strong customer focus and a genuine desire to help deliver an excellent passenger experience.
• - Previous experience in scheduling, resource planning or tactical/business planning, with an understanding of how to match staffing levels to operational demand is desirable.