Workforce Planning Manager

On behalf of FCDO, we are looking for a Workforce Planning Manager (Inside IR35) for a 5 Month contract based 3 days per week in East Kilbride.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) pursues our national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty, and tackle global challenges with our international partners.

Ensuring that all aspects of People and Capability including, recruitment and onboarding, business support operations, staff development, and relevant processes are effectively and efficiently delivered.

You will support the Director, Senior Leadership Team and Senior Management teams, ensuring the smooth implementation of our people and capability strategy and objectives during a period of ongoing change and growth. The successful candidate will promote our core values and encourage an inclusive culture, ensuring we have the necessary resources and capabilities to deliver the overall service.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a growing team in a modern and flexible working environment This is a varied and exciting role for an experienced and enthusiastic individual looking to drive forward the design and delivery of secure capabilities that will transform the Service

As a Workforce Planning Manager , your main responsibilities will be:
* Develop, implement, and monitor the delivery of the Workforce Planning strategy.
* Conduct analysis on current workforce capability and develop required plan to meet policy and financial requirements.
* Advising and guiding the Director, Senior Leadership Team and other senior staff on people related matters and support production of required reporting documents for Government submissions.
* Building strong relationships with FCDO HR and other organizational counterparts to shape and influence people related matters to protect the interests of staff as well as resolving issues quickly.
* Develop and implement an efficient, effective recruitment, onboarding, and induction programme.
* Lead on people engagement activities and strategies including the ongoing development of high performing teams and individuals.
* Lead and develop a team of operational colleagues that will directly drive the Workforce Planning requirements and implementation.

Essential:
* SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role; as a minimum you must be eligible and willing to undergo these checks
* Understanding of Tech programmes combined with experience of working within the tech space
* Experience of DDaT programmes
* Proven experience of developing and implementing workforce planning strategies.
* In-depth knowledge, skills, and experience in successfully leading and delivering a range of people related initiatives.
* HR experience in building and developing organisational growth, capability, and culture.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to explain complex information in a clear and concise way to a variety of audiences.
* A key influencer and contributor, you will be insightful, with a passion for delivery of a professional service that meets and contributes to the strategy of the organisation
* As a senior manager you will be highly visible, quickly building trust and maintaining collaborative relationships with colleagues across FCDO and Cabinet Office.
* Experience of leading operational teams to deliver at pace whilst maintaining a focus on development of a quality service

Desirable:
* Knowledge of business planning processes and alignment with strategic objectives
* Experience of working in an IT Service Environment
* Understanding of working across Government and public service
* Strong track record in coaching and people development
* CIPD qualification

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, FCDO guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

Armed Forces Covenant

FCDO guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following 'this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different'.

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