Workforce Planning Lead

SSEN Transmission; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships discounts

Free online GP service

24/7 counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSEN Transmission is seeking a Workforce Planning Lead based in Scotland with a focus on resource management, demand planning and contingent worker coordination. The role emphasizes effective allocation of resources across the Transmission portfolio and collaboration with project teams.

The successful candidate will manage workforce demand, drive process improvements and work closely with HR and procurement to secure contingent resources in line with project needs.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in resource management or related positions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities.
• Proven leadership in managing teams or projects.
• Excellent organisational and analytical capabilities for data and processes.

Responsibilities

• Establish processes for effective resource management and monitor demand and utilisation across the portfolio.
• Set up and embed demand management process for Programme Project Services and allocate resources accordingly.
• Lead contingent worker management including renewal or recruitment through approved suppliers.
• Identify opportunities to enhance resource management practices and track market trends for large capital projects.
• Coordinate with HR and recruitment teams to support resource management activities.

Skills

Resource management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Job description

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office – Perth, Aberdeen, or Inverness.

Salary: £44,000 - £65,900 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

The Workforce Planning Lead sits within SSEN Transmission Programme and Project Services directorate, enabling effective management of resources across the portfolio, including analysis, optimal allocation and utilisation. This role is also key in supporting the management of contingent worker resources and championing programme project services across the wider teams.

You will

• Establish processes for effective resource management, maintaining an overview of resource demand and utilisation and identify opportunities for re-allocation dependent on project needs.
• Set up and embed demand management process for Programme Project Services, engage with projects to understand and plan resource demand and effectively allocate resources across the Transmission portfolio.
• Play a key role in contingent worker management, ensuring timely renewal or recruitment of contingent workers through approved suppliers to support project needs.
• Identifying opportunities for enhancing resource management practices, keeping awareness of market trends in processes and tools related to large capital projects while driving process and system improvements.
• Coordinate with HR and recruitment teams to support resource management activities as appropriate.

You have

• Extensive experience in resource management or related positions, with a track record of successful team leadership.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills to effectively manage resource related date and establish best practice.
• Solution focused individual unphased by pressure and unexpected challenges.
• Familiarity with contingent worker management, including renewal process and rate negotiations.
• Good stakeholder and relationship management, ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels (internal and external), gaining their collaboration, trust and support.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Stephanie at [e-mail] / 01738 342963 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.