Strategic Workforce Planning Manager

Job summary

Build the workforce planning approach that helps Cafcass meet current and future demand

At Cafcass, our work supports children and families at some of the most important and difficult moments in their lives, and the experience and support we provide for colleagues is central to how well we deliver that purpose.

This is an exciting time to join a HR department which is on a positive journey of change and development, with supporting children and families at the heart of everything it does.

We are looking for a Strategic Workforce Planning Manager to lead the development and delivery of Cafcass' workforce planning approach.

Job description

About the role

As Strategic Workforce Planning Manager, you will develop workforce forecasting, establishment oversight, vacancy approval processes, controls, governance and reporting. Working across HR, Finance, analytics and operational teams, you will use data and insight to help leaders make informed decisions and align resourcing activity, people initiatives and organisational priorities.

What you will be doing

You will:

• Lead organisation-wide workforce forecasting and planning approaches that respond to current and future needs.
• Develop establishment oversight, vacancy approval processes, controls and governance.
• Work with HR, Finance and Analytics colleagues to produce workforce data, reporting and insight.
• Digitalise and improve workforce planning tools, recording and reporting to support better decision-making.
• Partner with Resourcing, HR Business Partnering and Organisational Development colleagues to align people interventions.
• Lead governance and project groups that support workforce sustainability, inclusion and organisational effectiveness.

Person specification

About you

We are seeking someone who can bring:

• A proven track record in strategic workforce planning within a large or complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of supply, demand, establishment controls and workforce forecasting.
• Experience advising and influencing senior stakeholders through credible insight and practical recommendations.
• Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving skills, including use of HR systems and management information.
• A proactive, collaborative and values-led style with a commitment to inclusion and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Why join Cafcass?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in an organisation with a unique and important purpose.

In return, you will be part of an organisation that offers:

• Flexible and hybrid working, with regular travel across England where the role requires it.
• A supportive, values-led HR team with a clear focus on improvement and colleague experience.
• Access to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, a Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 28 days' annual leave, rising to 33 days after five years' continuous service, plus bank/public holidays.

Safeguarding and inclusion

Cafcass is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

We are also committed to creating an inclusive and diverse working environment where colleagues feel valued, respected and able to do their best work. We welcome applications from people with a range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

To be confirmed dependent on quality and number of applications.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo an enhanced (or equivalent) criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Chris O'Brien
• Email : Chris.O'Brien@cafcass.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : hrresourcing@cafcass.gov.uk

Further information

www.cafcass.gov.uk