Workforce Planning Manager (PSD Operations)

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

Job summary

A major governmental organization in the City of London is seeking an experienced Workforce Planning Manager to lead strategic oversight of workforce deployment. The successful candidate will manage a team and work with various stakeholders to ensure operational effectiveness in a critical service. Candidates should have proven experience in workforce planning and excellent organizational skills. This role also offers competitive remuneration and generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 30 days

Enrolment in Civil Service pension scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in workforce planning for large teams.
• Strong ability to adapt to changing operational needs.
• Skilled in financial reporting and providing insights.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of workforce deployment.
• Line-manage a Workforce Planning Supervisor.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and operational teams.

Skills

Workforce planning

Stakeholder engagement

Financial reporting

Line management

Organizational 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.