Purpose-led culture Strategic influence About Our Client With a long history of service and a large, loyal customer base, this organisation has earned a reputation for mutual support, ethical values, and a people-first approach. It offers a modern, inclusive workplace with strong career development and a real commitment to employee wellbeing. Job Description We're looking for an experienced Resource & Capacity Planning Manager to lead the resource planning function across a busy, multi-channel contact centre environment.
Working closely with both operational and finance teams, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate short- and long-term forecasts, analysing demand across contact channels (calls, email, chat), and providing recommendations that ensure the business is optimally resourced to meet service-level goals.
This is a highly visible role requiring confident stakeholder engagement, technical leadership, and the ability to drive improvements in forecasting accuracy, workforce planning, and process efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Own and lead the contact centre resource and capacity planning function Deliver accurate multi-channel forecasts (calls, emails, chat) Provide regular reporting and insight to support operational and strategic decision-making Work closely with operations, HR and finance to align forecasting with business plans Support the use and optimisation of workforce management tools Present forecasts and planning recommendations to senior leaders Identify operational and financial efficiencies and track performance improvements Coach and mentor Resource Planning Analysts to achieve team goals Act as the business lead for workforce planning systems and processes The Successful Applicant Essential: Proven experience managing a contact centre resource planning function Strong forecasting skills across multi-channel environments Advanced understanding of capacity planning and Erlang methodology Hands-on experience with Workforce Management tools Excellent analytical and communication skills Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills Line management experience
Desirable:
Experience using Genesys or similar contact platforms Background in financial planning or budget forecasting
What's on Offer This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, purpose-driven organisation that truly values its people. Alongside a competitive salary of £60,000-£68,000, you'll benefit from: Hybrid working - with regular presence in the York office Generous holiday entitlement Excellent pension scheme - with up to 10% employer contributions Private healthcare membership - free Health cash plan Employee wellbeing support Discounts and cashback - on hundreds of high street and online retailers Cycle to Work scheme - supporting sustainable commuting Enhanced training and development - with clear progression pathways Regular employee engagement events - and a strong community feel Social purpose - support for local charities and meaningful community work
You'll be joining a business that prioritises work-life balance, encourages innovation, and is committed to doing the right thing - both for its people and its customers. #J-18808-Ljbffr