Strategic Workforce Planning Lead, Contingent Labour

Government Recruitment Service; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in Sheffield is seeking a Strategic Resourcing Strategic Workforce Planning Lead to drive the five-year workforce plan, contingent labour policy, and governance across the DWP. The role focuses on aligning strategic and in-year planning, building a capable workforce planning community, and delivering evidence-based outcomes.

The post requires strong leadership, policy development experience, and the ability to influence across Civil Service boundaries while

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic workforce planning and policy development.
• Experience with contingent labour policy and governance.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, methodology and approach to Strategic Workforce Plan development for DWP, maintaining a rolling five-year plan.
• Align strategic and in-year workforce planning across DWP for a joined-up approach.
• Develop and maintain Contingent Labour strategy and policy.
• Lead workforce planning through key fiscal events and government planning exercises.
• Collaborate to address people issues supporting wider departmental strategies and estates alignment.
• Ensure policies meet current legislation and Civil Service requirements, providing governance and assurance.

Job description

Government Recruitment Service in Sheffield is seeking a Strategic Resourcing Strategic Workforce Planning Lead to drive the five-year workforce plan, contingent labour policy, and governance across the DWP. The role focuses on aligning strategic and in-year planning, building a capable workforce planning community, and delivering evidence-based outcomes.

The post requires strong leadership, policy development experience, and the ability to influence across Civil Service boundaries while