Workforce Planning Systems Co-ordinator

WFS Patron; Winsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Holiday entitlement

Training and development opportunities

Free parking

On-site gym

Job summary

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is seeking a dedicated individual to join the Service Delivery department. The role supports the Workforce Planning Systems Lead in administering and maintaining the Gartan workforce planning systems, including electronic rostering, on-call availability and payroll modules, crucial for operational readiness and accurate resourcing decisions.

You will monitor and manage Gartan to ensure staff at each station is scheduled appropriately, provide guidance to

Responsibilities

• Administering and maintaining the Gartan workforce planning systems (rostering, on-call, payroll modules).
• Provide advice and guidance to managers and staff relating to issues and queries.
• Manage the levels of system access and user permissions for the Gartan systems.
• Collate information relating to the Officers rota on a monthly basis and update the master rota.

Job description

An opportunity has arisen within the Service Delivery department for a professional and enthusiastic individual to deliver a comprehensive and effective service to both internal and external customers. The main purposeof thisrole is tosupport the Workforce Planning Systems Lead in administering and maintaining the Gartan workforce planning systems, including electronic rostering, on-call availability and payroll modules. You will play an important part in supporting operational readiness, maintaining accurate workforce data and helping managers make informed resourcing decisions.

Duties of this role will cover/ include monitoring and managing:

• Administering the workforce planning systems (Gartan) used to manage operational staff availability to ensure that sufficient personnel are scheduled to be on duty at each station location and that an accurate database of employee working locations is maintained.
• Provide advice and guidance to managers and staff relating to issues and queries.
• Manage the levels of system access and user permissions for the Gartan workforce planning systems to ensure security and integrity of the systems.
• Collate information relating to the Officers rota on a monthly basis and populate a master rota making any changes necessary.

• CFRS offers an excellent benefits package to all our staff including a Local Government Pension Scheme, attractive holiday entitlement, training and development opportunities and access to free parkingandon-sitegym.

Closing date for applications: 9:00am Monday 26th October 2026

It is important that you consider at an early stage of the process if you would like to request arrangements that willassistyou in completing the selection process. For example, in relation to disability; a neurodiverse condition such as dyslexia; pregnancy; religion or belief; or injury etc. Any requests forworkplaceadjustments will be treated with the utmost confidence. For support or further information please email:[e-mail]

Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactoryStandardDisclosure & Barring Service check.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is committed to keeping vulnerable adults,childrenand young people safe from harm inall ofthe work that CFRS undertakes. CFRS recognises that it has a legal and moral obligation to safeguard these groups of people. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the protection of vulnerable adults, children and young people from harm is the responsibility of everybody within the organisation.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups such as women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those with non-traditional career paths. Ifyou’repassionate about therolewe would encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly whatwe’relooking for.