At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead workforce planning to support children and families in need.
- Company: Cafcass, dedicated to safeguarding and supporting families across England.
- Benefits: Flexible working, 28 days annual leave, and access to a pension scheme.
- Other info: Join a values-led team focused on inclusion and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in strategic workforce planning and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50400 - 64774 £ per year.
Location: Flexible location, with regular travel to Cafcass office locations across England
Salary: £64,091 plus London Weighting where applicable
Reports to: Head of Resourcing
Build the workforce planning approach that helps Cafcass meet current and future demand. At Cafcass, our work supports children and families at some of the most important and difficult moments in their lives, and the experience and support we provide for colleagues is central to how well we deliver that purpose. This is an exciting time to join a HR department which is on a positive journey of change and development, with supporting children and families at the heart of everything it does.
About The Role
As Strategic Workforce Planning Manager, you will develop workforce forecasting, establishment oversight, vacancy approval processes, controls, governance and reporting. Working across HR, Finance, analytics and operational teams, you will use data and insight to help leaders make informed decisions and align resourcing activity, people initiatives and organisational priorities.
You Will
- Lead organisation-wide workforce forecasting and planning approaches that respond to current and future needs.
- Develop establishment oversight, vacancy approval processes, controls and governance.
- Work with HR, Finance and Analytics colleagues to produce workforce data, reporting and insight.
- Digitalise and improve workforce planning tools, recording and reporting to support better decision-making.
- Partner with Resourcing, HR Business Partnering and Organisational Development colleagues to align people interventions.
- Lead governance and project groups that support workforce sustainability, inclusion and organisational effectiveness.
About You
We are seeking someone who can bring:
- A proven track record in strategic workforce planning within a large or complex organisation.
- Strong understanding of supply, demand, establishment controls and workforce forecasting.
- Experience advising and influencing senior stakeholders through credible insight and practical recommendations.
- Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving skills, including use of HR systems and management information.
- A proactive, collaborative and values-led style with a commitment to inclusion and continuous improvement.
Why join Cafcass?
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in an organisation with a unique and important purpose. In return, you will be part of an organisation that offers:
- Flexible and hybrid working, with regular travel across England where the role requires it.
- A supportive, values-led HR team with a clear focus on improvement and colleague experience.
- Access to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, a Local Government Pension Scheme.
- 28 days' annual leave, rising to 33 days after five years' continuous service, plus bank/public holidays.
Safeguarding and inclusion
Cafcass is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are also committed to creating an inclusive and diverse working environment where colleagues feel valued, respected and able to do their best work. We welcome applications from people with a range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
Strategic Workforce Planning Manager employer: Cafcass (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service)
Cafcass is an exceptional employer that prioritises the welfare of children and families while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer numerous growth opportunities for social workers, alongside a flexible hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance in the vibrant North East region. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families, while enjoying a culture that values your contributions and professional growth.
Contact Details:
Cafcass (Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service) Recruitment Team
