Workforce Planning Manager (PSD Operations)

HOUSE OF COMMONS-3; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organisation in London is seeking a Workforce Planning Manager to ensure effective deployment and operational support for a team of security and fire officers. This role involves strategic oversight, stakeholder engagement, and line management. Ideal candidates will have proven workforce planning experience, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and excellent organisational capabilities. This position offers substantial annual leave and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 30 days

Civil Service pension scheme with 27% employer contribution

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in workforce planning for large, diverse teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Skilled in financial reporting and forecasting.
• Line management skills with clear objective setting.
• Excellent organisational skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational oversight of workforce deployment.
• Line-manage a Workforce Planning Supervisor.
• Engage with HR, Payroll, and senior leaders.
• Adapt planning to changing operational needs.

Skills

Workforce planning

Stakeholder engagement

Financial reporting

Line management

Organisational skills

Job description

What you'll be doing

The House of Commons is seeking an experienced Workforce Planning Manager to play a key strategic role in the Parliamentary Security Department (PSD). This is an exciting opportunity to support the operational effectiveness of a critical service that keeps Parliament safe and open for business. Working in a high-profile, fast-paced environment, you will be at the heart of our workforce planning function, supporting a team of over 450 security and fire officers operating on a 24/7 shift pattern.

In this pivotal role, you'll work closely with the Resilience Operations Manager, providing strategic and operational oversight of workforce deployment, staffing reports, and resource planning. You'll also line-manage a Workforce Planning Supervisor and be a key liaison across multiple stakeholders, from HR and Payroll to senior leaders and operational teams.

Find out more about working at the House of Commons.

Why Join us?

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
• Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.

What we're looking for.

We're looking for someone who is organised, collaborative and committed to excellence. Ideal candidates will bring:

• Proven experience in workforce planning for large, diverse teams, with the ability to adapt to changing operational needs and shift patterns.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust, communicate effectively across audiences, and champion inclusivity and collaboration.
• Skilled in financial reporting and forecasting, with the ability to provide strategic insights and guidance to support decision-making.
• Line management skills with the ability to set clear objectives, develop team performance, and foster a supportive and high-performing culture.
• Excellent organisational skills, capable of managing high volumes of work, meeting tight deadlines, and maintaining strong working relationships under pressure.

Next Steps and Additional Information

• CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 750-word limit.

More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.