Senior Resource Planning Manager

Pertemps; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Resource Planning Manager. This senior leadership role focuses on leveraging data to drive best-in-class resource planning and performance management across various operations. The ideal candidate will manage a team of planning experts, influence senior leaders with insights, and implement strategic initiatives. Excellent skills in resource planning and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• SME in resource planning, forecasting, and capacity modelling with 1,000-4,000 FTE.
• Experienced in managing senior stakeholders and presenting complex insights.
• Skilled at balancing strategy with hands-on leadership and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of 12–15 planning experts.
• Own end-to-end resource planning cycles including forecasting and scheduling.
• Influence leaders with data-driven insights and performance reporting.

Skills

Resource planning

Forecasting

Capacity modeling

Stakeholder management

Operational efficiency

Job description

Overview

We’re hiring a Senior Resource Planning Manager. Are you passionate about using data to shape strategy, optimise operations, and lead high-performing teams? This senior leadership role is all about driving best-in-class resource planning and performance management across multiple operational areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of 12–15 planning experts (Analyst & Managers)
• Own and deliver end-to-end resource planning cycles (forecasting, capacity, scheduling)
• Influence senior leaders & peers with data-driven insights and performance reporting
• Shape and deliver process improvements, governance forums, and strategic initiatives
• Deputise for the Head of Resource Planning & Insights

Qualifications

• An SME in resource planning, forecasting, and capacity modelling (1,000-4,000FTE)
• Experienced in managing senior stakeholders and presenting complex insights with impact
• Skilled at balancing strategy with hands-on leadership and coaching
• Confident driving operational efficiency and embedding new tooling & techniques

How to apply

If you’re ready to make a big impact — shaping strategy, influencing senior decision-making, and building a stronger planning capability — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us deliver outstanding customer, colleague, and business outcomes - [e-mail]