Workforce Planning Systems Co-ordinator – Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; England; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; 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 is seeking a Workforce Planning Systems Co-ordinator to support the Workforce Planning Systems Lead in administering Gartan, rostering, on-call and payroll modules to ensure operational readiness.

You will maintain staff availability data, assist managers with resourcing decisions, and oversee system access and security, with a pro rata starting salary of £16,289 and a Scale 6 band of £32,578–£34,811, plus generous benefits.

Responsibilities

• Administering the workforce planning systems (Gartan) to manage operational staff availability and ensure sufficient on-duty personnel.
• Provide advice and guidance to managers and staff relating to issues and queries about the systems.
• 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 with changes as needed.

Job description

Workforce Planning Systems Co-ordinator – Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service

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 purpose of this role is to support 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 parking and on-site gym.

Further information, a full job description and application form can be found on our website or alternatively contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]

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 will assist you 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 for workplace adjustments will be treated with the utmost confidence. For support or further information please email: [e-mail]

Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is committed to keeping vulnerable adults, children and young people safe from harm in all of the work that CFRS undertakes.

Further information on our website…

Salary: Starting salary of £16,289 pro rata per annum. FTE salary banding is Scale 6, £32,578 - £34,811 / £16,28 - £17,406 pro rata per annum.