Location
Westminster, London

Hours
Full Time - Hours not specified

Salary
£43,614 per annum

About the Role
The House of Commons is seeking an experienced Workforce Planning Manager to play a key strategic role in the Parliamentary Security Department (PSD). This is an exciting opportunity to support the operational effectiveness of a critical service that keeps Parliament safe and open for business. Working in a high-profile, fast-paced environment, you will be at the heart of our workforce planning function, supporting a team of over 450 security and fire officers operating on a 24/7 shift pattern. In this pivotal role, you'll work closely with the Resilience Operations Manager, providing strategic and operational oversight of workforce deployment, staffing reports, and resource planning. You will also line-manage a Workforce Planning Supervisor and act as a key liaison across multiple stakeholders, including HR, Payroll, senior leaders, and operational teams.

Why Join Us?
In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:
- Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
- Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%.
- Flexible working options to help you find a balance, including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave, and alternative working patterns.

Experience
- Proven experience in workforce planning for large, diverse teams, with the ability to adapt to changing operational needs and shift patterns.
- Skilled in financial reporting and forecasting, providing strategic insights and guidance to support decision-making.
- Line management experience with the ability to set clear objectives, develop team performance, and foster a supportive and high-performing culture.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, able to build trust, communicate effectively across audiences, and champion inclusivity and collaboration.

About You
Organised, collaborative, and committed to excellence. You are capable of managing high volumes of work, meeting tight deadlines, and maintaining strong working relationships under pressure.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated but relevant experience and skills in workforce planning, financial reporting, and team management are essential.