Strategic Workforce Planning Lead in Cornwall

DescriptionAbout the Role:Were looking for a Strategic Workforce Planning Lead to drive the development and integration of workforce planning across Cornwall Council. This high-impact role is a key part of our ambition to build a future-ready workforce ensuring we have the right people in the right place at the right time with the right skills.Working closely with HR Business Partners Finance Business Planning and People Analytics colleagues youll turn workforce data into insight and insight into action. Youll be instrumental in the creation of strategic workforce plans that are aligned with organisational priorities identifying future capability needs across the Council and supporting the delivery of talent strategies to address these needs.This is an opportunity to shape how we deliver workforce planning across a large complex organisation influencing senior leaders guiding decision-making and embedding workforce planning as a core part of our planning approach.Why You Should Join Us:Youll be at the forefront of long-term workforce transformation helping us meet current and future challenges with clear evidence-based workforce strategies.We value creativity collaboration and continuous improvement. Youll work in an ambitious forward-thinking HR team where your ideas are welcomed and your expertise is trusted. With flexible and hybrid working a strong focus on wellbeing and a commitment to professional development well give you the tools and support to succeed.At Cornwall Council were committed to developing a workforce that is inclusive capable and responsive to the needs of the people we serve and were looking for someone who shares that commitment.About You:Were looking for a strategic thinker and skilled communicator whos confident using data and analytics to influence decision-makers and shape organisational strategy. Youll bring a strong foundation in workforce planning and ideally experience in a large or complex organisation.To succeed in this role youll need:A deep understanding of how workforce capability supports strategic objectivesExperience leading or embedding strategic workforce planning across diverse teamsA collaborative and proactive approach with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and lead talent conversationsWhat Youll Be Doing:Analysing workforce data to identify trends risks and opportunitiesPartnering with HR Finance and business leads to help forecast future workforce needsSupporting delivery of talent strategies through clear actionable workforce plansLeading the ongoing improvement of our workforce analytics dashboard and toolsDesigning and delivering resources workshops and capability-building initiativesEmbedding workforce planning in business and financial planning cyclesDriving continuous improvement and measuring the impact of our workforce strategiesPlease read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advertWhat youll get in return:Cornwall Councils ambition is to be an employer of choice a high-performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package that attracts motivates and retains our people. We offer a range of flexible working options for our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Please discuss the working arrangements you require at interview.Our offer includes:A competitive salaryRelocation support if applicableA defined benefit pension schemeGenerous annual leave with the option to purchase additional daysFlexible and hybrid workingA nationally recognised employee wellbeing programmeAccess to a wide range of discounts on goods and servicesAdditional Information:Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.The full role profile is attached here.We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview.For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact Ruth Cairns ()Application ProcessPlease attach a supporting statement to your application you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstratewhy you are suitable against each of the points marked as Application on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here The application process.Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted please contact if you have any queries or require assistance with your application.Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle. Key Skills Bidding,Crane,Finance Management,Accountancy,Avionics,Blackberry Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1