Strategic Workforce Planning Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Strategic Workforce Planning Manager to lead workforce strategies across the organization. This role is crucial for ensuring the right people are in the right place at the right time, leveraging data-driven insights to forecast skill needs and align with long-term business objectives. You will collaborate with key stakeholders, facilitate scenario planning, and prepare actionable reports for senior leaders. If you are passionate about workforce transformation and possess strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and executing workforce planning methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills for sourcing and validating data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the strategic workforce planning process.
• Create SWP models to forecast future skill needs.
• Engage stakeholders in meaningful workforce planning discussions.

Skills

Strategic Workforce Planning

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Strategic Thinking

Education

CIPD Strategic Workforce Planning qualification

Job description

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Strategic Workforce Planning Manager, London

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Client:

Oakleaf

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Logistics

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Strategic Workforce Planning Manager

• Permanent
• x2 days per week on site
• ASAP start

My client is seeking a dynamic Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) Manager to lead and execute long-term workforce strategies across the organization. This pivotal role involves owning the SWP process, building capability, and using data-driven insights to ensure we have the right people with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Implement SWP Process: Continuously improve the strategic workforce planning process to align with our organizational goals.
• Data-Driven Insights: Create and utilize SWP models to forecast future skill needs and align with our location strategy. Analyze workforce data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities.
• Long-Term Planning: Collaborate on the development of a 5-year workforce plan, ensuring alignment with our long-term objectives and business needs.
• Facilitate Scenario Planning: Lead scenario planning workshops with casework teams, HR colleagues, and enabling functions, gathering insights to drive effective decision-making and risk mitigation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with Strategic People Partners, Organisational Capability colleagues, and key stakeholders to support the deployment of change projects and ensure seamless integration with operational plans.
• Horizon Scanning: Conduct external market and regulatory analysis to anticipate workforce challenges and integrate these insights into our workforce strategies.
• Reporting and Insights: Prepare detailed reports for senior leaders, providing actionable insights to guide strategic decisions.
• Capability Building: Develop and deliver tools and training to build SWP capability across the business, ensuring teams are equipped with the necessary data, skills, and knowledge.

You must have;

• CIPD Strategic Workforce Planning qualification or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable experience developing and executing SWP methodologies in small to medium-sized organizations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to source and validate data for informed recommendations.
• Strategic thinking and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing future workforce challenges.
• Proven ability to build partnerships, influence across all levels, and lead through ambiguity.
• Excellent facilitation skills and the ability to engage stakeholders in meaningful workforce planning discussions.

This is a unique opportunity to drive workforce transformation in a role that combines strategic thinking, data analysis, and collaboration across the organization.