Strategic Workforce Planning Lead - Public Sector - Inside IR35 - Edinburgh/Hybrid Day Rate - Market Rates Duration - 4 months Harvey Nash's public sector Client are looking to bring in a contract Strategic Workforce Planning Lead, you need to be able to engage with senior staff to develop a clear understanding of their business needs and objectives. Responsibilities Working with colleagues within the HR and Learning and Skills Development team to understand the Agency's culture and objectives with regard to resourcing, retention, development and employee engagement. Develop a clear comprehensive workforce plan mapping where we are now and recommending a route map to where we need to be by 2030 in order to deliver on the Agency's Corporate Strategy and Plan. The assignment will require the ability to analyse staffing MI, financial plans, budgets and corporate goals with a view to predicting likely impact on the agency's workforce in the period 2026-2030. The Agency has commenced the actions required to form the basis of a strategic workforce plan, the focus of this role is to identify gaps, source information where required and to be the lead author on the strategic workforce plan. Support will be available from colleagues in the People Team, Finance, Cost Centres, Corporate Affairs and Communications. Skills & Experience Required Experience of developing and successfully delivering a strategic workforce plan The ability to quickly develop an understanding of SF's Corporate Strategy and Plan The ability to interpret financial data as it relates to workforce planning Strong communication and influencing skills to enable effective engagement with senior staff Scenario planning and modelling A good understanding of the public sector, Scottish Government/Agencies of Scottish Government/Public Bodies The ability to work across a range of professional teams Please note that you must be eligible for BPSS clearance to commence this post.