Strategic Workforce Planner for Complex Programs

Rolls-Royce SMR; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Workforce Planning Expert on an 18-month fixed-term contract in the UK. The role offers hybrid working and can be based in Manchester, Warrington or Derby.

You will design and deliver an integrated in-year workforce plan, rolling 2-3 year forecasts, and a 3-5 year workforce roadmap, balancing capability, capacity, cost and risk. You will advise senior leaders, establish governance, governance standards and data discipline to turn workforce insight into clear

Qualifications

• Experience leading strategic workforce planning in complex, regulated or programme-led settings.
• Ability to translate strategy into integrated short-, medium-, and long-term plans.
• Strong analytical skills to model demand, supply, cost and scenarios.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive governance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a trusted in-year workforce plan aligned to budgets and milestones.
• Produce rolling 2-3 year forecasts and a 3-5 year roadmap.
• Provide integrated view of demand and supply across all labor types with recommendations.
• Embed workforce planning as a core discipline through governance and stakeholder engagement.
• Translate workforce insights into tangible actions and measurable outcomes.

Skills

Strategic workforce planning

Senior stakeholder engagement

Regulatory/safety-critical environment

Financial and data analytics

Executive advisory and governance

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent

Job description

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Workforce Planning Expert on an 18-month fixed-term contract in the UK. The role offers hybrid working and can be based in Manchester, Warrington or Derby.

You will design and deliver an integrated in-year workforce plan, rolling 2-3 year forecasts, and a 3-5 year workforce roadmap, balancing capability, capacity, cost and risk. You will advise senior leaders, establish governance, governance standards and data discipline to turn workforce insight into clear