Workforce Planning Systems Coordinator

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Holiday entitlement

Training and development opportunities

Free parking and on-site gym

Job summary

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a part-time colleague in the Service Delivery Department to administer workforce planning systems (Gartan) and support staffing readiness. You will help maintain rosters, ensure accurate data, and advise managers on system usage, contributing to informed resourcing decisions.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, security of system access, and collaboration with internal teams. Location: Winsford; salary is pro rata with a starting rate and banding.

Qualifications

• Experience with workforce planning systems (Gartan).
• Ability to administer rostering and payroll modules.
• Strong data accuracy and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer workforce planning systems (Gartan) to manage staff availability and rosters.
• Provide advice and guidance to managers and staff on system usage.
• Manage user access and permissions for the Gartan system to ensure security.
• Compile monthly Officers rota data and update the master rota.

Skills

Gartan system

Admin & data management

Communication

Tools

Gartan

Job description

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, Service Delivery Department, Sadler Road, Winsford, CW7 2FQ

Hours:

18.5 hours per week

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

9:00am on Wednesday 11 November 2026

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 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.

Dutiesof this rolewill cover/ includemonitoring 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.

9:00am on Wednesday 11 November 2026

WorkplaceAdjustments and Accommodations

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.

Reference: 39/26/HR Location: CFRS HQ, Sadler Road, Winsford, CW7 2FQ Salary: Starting salary of £16,585 pro rata rate per annum Hours: 22.5 Hours per week Closing date: 9am on 18/11/2026

Reference: 37/26/PA Location: Sadler Road, Winsford, CW7 2FQ Salary: Scale PM3, salary range £54,143 - £60,971 per annum Hours: 37 h p/w Closing date: 9am on 9/11/2026

Reference: 36/26/DF Location: Sadler Road, Winsford, CW7 2FQ Salary: Scale SM2: £62,335.77 to £66,725.88 per annum Hours: 37 h p/w Closing date: 9am on 16/11/2026

Reference: 35/26/WP Location: CFRS HQ, Sadler Road, Winsford, CW7 2FQ Salary: Starting salary of £16,289 pro rata per annum. Hours: 18.5 hours per week Closing date: 9am on 11/11/2026

Last updated: Wednesday, 4 November 2026