Overview
Workforce Planning and Optimisation Lead role at Severn Trent in Derby. You’ll lead a large team to optimise scheduling, resource deployment, and productivity, delivering cost-effective outcomes across the STW network. With a focus on continuous improvement, stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven decision-making, you’ll champion consistency, drive transformation, and ensure our customer commitments are met.
Responsibilities
* Lead a large team to optimise scheduling, resource deployment, and productivity.
* Deliver cost-effective outcomes across the STW network.
* Drive continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure customer commitments are met.
* Lead change, develop talent, and deliver results.
Qualifications
* Strong track record of leading and developing high-performing teams, particularly through periods of significant change.
* Experience influencing senior leadership to drive operational improvements with clear, data-backed communication.
* Background in field operations or resource management; analytical problem-solving skills; familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies.
* Experience with systems such as SAP, Salesforce FSM, and eScada; understanding of the Production/Non-Infra Water and Waste sectors.
What We Offer
* 31 days holiday + bank holidays (buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
* Annual bonus scheme (up to 20% of salary dependent on company performance)
* Leading pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution (double your contribution up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
* Family-friendly policies (including paid maternity and adoption leave)
* Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
* Dedicated training and development with our Academy
* Car allowance of £5,208 per year
* Private medical cover, life assurance, income protection and personal accident cover
* Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
* Two volunteering days per year
Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom
Employment type: Full-time
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Job function: Other
Industries: Utilities
We can’t wait to hear from you. Have an updated CV ready and apply. You’ll be notified of the outcome after the closing date.
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