Job Description
A major Utilities client is looking for an experienced Demand Planner to join a large-scale, complex programme environment within an Digital & IT function.
In this role, you will play a key part in shaping and managing the forward demand planning capability-ensuring that business needs are aligned with delivery timelines, resource capacity, and strategic priorities. You'll be responsible for creating and maintaining a centralised demand plan that enables a lean, efficient organisation capable of adapting to changing business requirements.
This is a highly collaborative role, requiring strong stakeholder engagement across technical, delivery, and business teams, as well as external partners.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, maintain, and continuously improve a central Demand Plan across 12, 6, and 3-month planning horizons
* Collaborate across Digital & IT, business teams, and external partners to gather inputs and align on priorities
* Balance resource capacity (internal teams, suppliers, and partners) against business demand
* Identify, manage, and mitigate risks and dependencies within the demand plan
* Provide clear scheduling recommendations to support effective and timely delivery
* Ensure alignment with financial constraints, delivery priorities, and organisational objectives
* Drive governance and planning frameworks (eg ITIL, PRINCE2 or similar methodologies)
* Support environment and infrastructure planning, including upgrades and improvements
* Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and operational requirements
* Build strong relationships with stakeholders to influence and support decision-making
* Provide oversight and insight to support informed delivery decisions
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in Demand Planning within large, complex organisations
* Strong background in project/release planning and coordination
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Ability to manage competing priorities, risks, and dependencies
* Experience balancing resource demand with business needs and budgets
* Familiarity with governance frameworks such as ITIL, PRINCE2, or similar
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
* Experience working with external vendors and delivery partners
* Understanding of regulatory, security, and operational risk considerations
* Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
£360 per day inside IR35
Up to 24 Month contract
Bristol Area