Operational Planning Manager

Reed Secure is a specialist provider of permanent, contract, temporary and outsourced recruitment solutions for security cleared professionals.

We require multiple Operational Planning Manager / Deployment Managers to cover an existing workload within Metropolitan Police, based in Kilburn with occasional working in New Scotland Yard (Hybrid working – 3 days per week office based).

This is an interim position for an initial 6 months with the potential to be extended, dependent on workload.

Job Purpose:

• We are seeking a versatile candidate for a role that combines the responsibilities of both a Deployment Manager and an Operational Planning Manager.
• The primary difference between these roles lies in their focus: the Deployment Manager handles deployment mechanisms and personnel movement, while the Operational Planning Manager focuses on role-specific tasks.
• We will initially advertise a single role and then allocate responsibilities based on the applicants' strengths and qualifications.
• Candidates should indicate their preference for either role in their cover sheets.

Skills and experience needed to be successful in this role:

• Experience in planning and deploying a large, volume-based workforce.
• Strong IT skills and analytical abilities, particularly in using Excel to manage and manipulate data.
• Operational Workforce Planning and Deployment: Strong understanding of strategies to ensure efficient and effective resource use.
• Organisational Skills: Exceptional ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands in a dynamic environment.
• Oracle HR Experience: Essential experience with Oracle HR for effective system navigation and utilisation.
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to assess and interpret data, providing insights for informed decision-making.
• Excel Proficiency: Proficient in Excel for data manipulation and management to support operational needs.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey information clearly to various stakeholders.

This role offers a competitive salary of £400 - £500 per day Umbrella (Inside IR35) and you’ll be working via Reed who offer great benefits such as discounts, cashback offers and more as well as weekly pay.

Any offers would be subject to CTC Metropolitan Police vetting and right to work checks.

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