Resource Planning Assistant

Adecco; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting for a Resource Planning Assistant to support Merseyside Police in a fast-paced environment on a temporary basis. The role is based in Merseyside with full-time hours (36.5 per week) and an hourly rate of £13.33.

Key duties include assisting in determining resource strengths, maintaining demand profiles, and administering staff rotas. The ideal candidate will understand resource allocation, have IT skills, and communicate effectively with teams and command staff.

Qualifications

• Understanding of resource allocation and work scheduling issues.
• Proficiency with Windows and MS Office applications.
• Familiarity with resource management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist Resource Planning Supervisor to determine resource strengths.
• Provide admin support when supervisor is absent.
• Maintain an up-to-date demand profile for effective personnel allocation.
• Administer Force rotas and communicate details to teams.
• Monitor staff working hours to comply with policy and regulations.
• Manage Duty Management System tasks, staff movements, and flexible working.

Skills

Resource allocation

Work scheduling

IT proficiency

Communication

Prioritisation

Tools

Windows

MS Office

DMS

Job description

Job Advert: Resource Planning Assistant

Location: Merseyside

Contract Type: Temporary

Hourly Rate: £13.33

Working Pattern: Full Time (36.5 hours per week, 5 days a week)

Monday to Friday below shift times

• 7.00am - 14:48pm
• 8.12am - 16:00pm
• 8:42am - 16:30pm
• 11:12am - 19:00pm

Our client, Merseyside Police are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Resource Planning Assistant to join their dynamic Force Resource Unit. This exciting opportunity is perfect for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about effective resource management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Resource Planning Supervisor in determining resource strengths to meet customer requirements.
• Providing administrative support for operations in the absence of the Resource Planning Supervisor.
• Maintaining an up-to-date demand profile to ensure effective personnel allocation, including managing restricted and recuperative duties.
• Administering Force rotas to maintain fairness and equity, while effectively communicating details to all relevant individuals and Command Teams.
• Monitoring staff working hours to ensure compliance with Force policy and Working Time Regulations 1998.
• Conducting tasks related to the administration of the Duty Management System (DMS), including staff movements and flexible working agreements.

Ideal Candidate:

• A strong understanding of resource allocation and work scheduling issues, along with relevant knowledge of Personnel Policies, Police Regulations, and Health and Safety Legislation.
• Proficiency in IT, particularly in Windows, MS Office applications, and resource management systems.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to balance competing demands and advocate for the needs of both individuals and the organisation.
• A self-motivated attitude with the capability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads effectively.

Why Join Our Client?

• A competitive hourly rate of £13.33.
• The chance to gain valuable experience in resource management within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a vetting process as part of the employment requirements so continuous residency within the UK for the past 3 years at the time of application is required for this role.

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