Workforce Forecasting and Planning Lead

National Energy System Operator Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

26 days leave

Pension with match

NESO Savings Plan

Flexible benefits program

Cycle to Work

Private Medical Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Personal Accident Insurance

Job summary

National Energy System Operator Limited is seeking a Workforce Forecasting and Planning Lead to drive evidence-based workforce planning by analyzing trends and identifying future capability needs. You will translate insights into practical recommendations, working with HR, finance and business leaders in a hybrid, 18-month fixed-term role based in the UK.

You will collaborate across teams, develop reports and dashboards, and influence strategic workforce decisions to support NESO's priorities

Qualifications

• Essential experience in workforce planning, HR, people analytics or related analytical roles.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and delivery of the organisation's workforce planning approach.
• Analysing workforce trends to identify current and future risks and opportunities.
• Contributing to short, medium and long-term workforce plans aligned to business priorities.
• Supporting scenario planning to assess impact of organisational change, growth or demand.
• Presenting workforce insights to stakeholders clearly.
• Building relationships across the organisation to improve capability in workforce planning.
• Producing high-quality reports, dashboards and presentations to support decision-making.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of workforce initiatives and planning activities.
• Contributing to development of workforce planning tools, templates and processes.
• Promoting good practice in workforce planning across the organisation.
• Working collaboratively with HR systems, finance and organisational development.

Skills

Workforce planning

HR analytics

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Excel

Reporting tools

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HR information systems

Reporting tools

Job description

About the Role

National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain's energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. The Workforce Forecasting and Planning Lead plays a key role in ensuring the organisation has the right people, with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time. Working closely with business leaders, HR colleagues and finance teams, the role supports evidence-based workforce planning by analysing workforce trends, identifying future capability needs and informing strategic workforce decisions. The role combines analytical thinking with strong stakeholder engagement, helping translate workforce information into practical recommendations that support organisational priorities. This role can be based in Warwick and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements. This is a fixed term contract for 18 months.

Key Accountabilities

• Supporting the development and delivery of the organisation's workforce planning approach.
• Analysing workforce trends to identify current and future workforce risks and opportunities.
• Contributing to short, medium and long-term workforce plans aligned to business priorities.
• Supporting scenario planning to assess the impact of organisational change, growth or changing demand.
• Presenting workforce insights in a clear and accessible way to a range of stakeholders.
• Building strong relationships across the organisation to improve workforce planning capability.
• Producing high-quality reports, dashboards and presentations that support decision-making.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of workforce initiatives and planning activities.
• Contributing to the development of workforce planning tools, templates and processes.
• Promoting good practice in workforce planning across the organisation.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues responsible for HR systems, finance and organisational development.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment. Visa sponsorship may not be available for this role and will be considered in line with business requirements.

About You

• Essential Experience in workforce planning, HR, people analytics, business planning or a related analytical role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret information and identify trends.
• Experience producing reports and presenting insights to stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience using reporting tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions.
• Desirable Experience of workforce modelling or scenario planning.
• Knowledge of workforce planning methodologies and organisational design principles.
• Familiarity with HR information systems and workforce reporting.
• Understanding of labour market trends and workforce supply challenges.
• Experience working in a complex or large organisation.

What You'll Get

A competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience and capability

• You will receive a bonus based on company performance
• 26 days annual leave as standard
• A competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• Annual Enrollment to NESO Savings Plan, when you save between £20- £500 a month from your take-home pay, we will pay a 50% matching contribution.
• NESO's flexible benefits programme provides you with more flexibility around your health, lifestyle and protection benefits, here's just a few available:
  • Flexible Bank Holidays & Holiday Trading
  • Additional Birthday Day Off
  • Cycle to Work Scheme, Retail & Gym Discounts
  • Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & Personal Accident Insurance

About Us

At the National Energy System Operator (NESO), we play a vital role in tackling climate change and securing Great Britain's energy future. We already operate the world's fastest decarbonising electricity system and are working towards our ambition to run it carbon-free for a short period this year - provided the market supplies electricity exclusively from renewable sources. Alongside this, we provide expert advice to government on how to deliver a clean power system by 2030. In autumn 2024, the Electricity System Operator (ESO) transitioned to become NESO - an independent, expert public corporation with a whole-system view across electricity, gas, and hydrogen. NESO operates independently and transparently, always acting in the best interests of all energy users. Licensed and regulated by Ofgem, we make impartial decisions that balance sustainability, affordability and security. Our organisation is fully independent from government, the regulator and all commercial interests, with a clear focus on system-wide benefit, long term thing and public value. The time to deliver is now. Join the energy transformation and help shape the future. Your energy. Our future. Together

We are committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds.