Workforce Planning Manager - Morson Talent : Job Details

Job Title: Resource Planning Manager Location: London, Elephant and Castle (blended working available after settling-in period) Salary: Circa. £80,000 + bonus ________________________________________ Overview: We’re hiring a Resource Planning Manager to take ownership of strategic workforce planning and delivery across our business. This is a step-up role, requiring a confident communicator with the gravitas to work closely with C-suite leaders and senior stakeholders across the business. You’ll play a central role in developing workforce plans, managing strategic submissions, and leading project-based activity — ensuring the right skills and resources are in place to meet long-term business needs. ________________________________________ Key Benefits: • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays • Personal pension plan (4-5% employee, 8-10% employer contribution) • Tenancy loan deposit scheme • Cycle to work scheme • Season ticket loan • Occupational health & EAP • Discount schemes for retail and leisure • Access to sports and social clubs ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities: • Lead the development, management and evolution of Strategic Workforce Planning models to support long-term resource forecasting. • Build strong working relationships with C-suite and senior stakeholders, ensuring workforce planning aligns with evolving business strategy. • Write and deliver business cases, regulatory submissions, and board-level reports that clearly articulate workforce needs, gaps, and solutions. • Manage workforce planning projects to tight deadlines, ensuring delivery within agreed timeframes and quality standards. • Collaborate with internal teams (HRBPs, Strategy, Technical Training, Finance) to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and support alignment across departments. • Own and deliver the Annual Long-Term Manpower Planning (LTMP) and input into Financial Planning and Regulatory Return processes. • Research labour market trends and workforce data (internal and external) to inform strategic workforce recommendations. • Maintain strong external relationships with EU Skills, the National Skills Academy for Power, and other key partners. • Drive continuous improvement in data, systems, and processes related to workforce planning and capacity forecasting. ________________________________________ Skills & Experience Required: Essential: • Strong experience in resource or workforce planning within a large, complex and regulated environment (ideally utilities, energy, or infrastructure). • Proven experience engaging with executive leadership, including C-suite, with confidence and clarity. • Comfortable writing and presenting formal business submissions, proposals, and reports to senior stakeholders. • Excellent project management skills – able to manage multiple initiatives and deliverables under pressure. • Highly numerate, with the ability to analyse complex data and draw strategic conclusions. • Strong Excel and data modelling skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Collaborative approach with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.

Desirable: • SAP or HRIS experience • Experience working within or alongside regulated industries • Understanding of financial planning and budgeting processes • Familiarity with workforce data tools or scenario modelling systems

________________________________________ Our Commitment: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, age, religion, disability, or orientation.