Change Workforce Planning Lead Lead workforce planning and capacity decisions across Change Delivery
This is a strategically important leadership role at the heart of the Society's change portfolio. As Change Workforce Planning Lead, you will establish and lead the workforce planning capability for Change Delivery, providing the insight, analysis and decision frameworks that shape how capacity, capability and resource investment are planned across the One Plan portfolio. Working closely with senior leaders across Change Delivery, Technology, Data and Finance, you will play a critical role in ensuring investment and prioritisation decisions are informed by a clear understanding of workforce capacity, capability and affordability.
About the role
As our Change Workforce Planning Lead, you will lead the workforce planning capability for Change Delivery, defining forecasting requirements, analytical priorities and workforce planning outputs that support strategic decision-making. You will ensure leaders have the insight, scenarios and recommendations required to make informed portfolio, capacity and investment decisions.
Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Change Delivery workforce planning methodology, establishing robust approaches to forecasting workforce demand, supply, capability, cost and capacity across Delivery Squads.
Lead workforce forecasting, scenario modelling and workforce strategy for Change Delivery, providing clear recommendations on prioritisation, workforce investment, sourcing approaches and portfolio trade-offs.
Deliver portfolio-level workforce reporting and strategic insight to senior leadership and governance forums, identifying emerging capacity risks, capability gaps and delivery constraints, together with clear recommendations for action.
About you
You will be an experienced workforce planning professional with a strong analytical mindset and the ability to influence senior decision-making through data-driven insight and evidence-based recommendations.
Significant experience in workforce planning, resource modelling and scenario analysis within complex change, transformation or portfolio environments, with a strong understanding of capacity, capability and cost management.
Proven ability to translate complex workforce data into clear, decision-ready insight, influencing senior stakeholders on prioritisation, investment and resource allocation decisions.
Strong commercial, financial and stakeholder management capability, with experience operating across delivery, finance, supplier and governance functions to support effective workforce and portfolio planning.
About us
At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.
Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime to discuss this during the recruitment process.
Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.
Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.
About our Benefits
We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:
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Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
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Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).
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Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
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Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
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My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.
Ready to apply?
If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, click apply now to send us your application.
Want more information?
If you have any questions about this role, please contact [email protected]
