Scheduling & Short Term Planning Analyst

Scheduling & Short Term Planning Analyst

Full-Time 32000 - 36000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Longreach Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage short-term resource planning and optimise schedules for a contact centre.
  • Company: Established Resource Planning team in Derbyshire with a supportive culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, broad benefits package, and onsite parking.
  • Other info: Enjoy superb coaching and mentoring for your career growth.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on operational performance.
  • Qualifications: Experience in resource planning and hands-on WFM tool usage required.

The predicted salary is between 32000 - 36000 £ per year.

Resource Planning & Scheduling Analyst, Derbyshire – Full time, Onsite (Mon – Fri). £32,000–£36,000 + Package.

Are you an experienced contact centre Resource Planner or Scheduler with hands‑on experience using a WFM tool and the ability to influence and protect operational performance and Service Levels by proactively optimising schedules, adjusting staffing profiles and maintaining effective resource plans? If so, this is a first‑class opportunity to join an established Resource Planning team. The role is fully onsite (Mon – Fri) and provides a competitive base salary and broad benefits package of £32,000 - £36,000 (depending on experience).

What You’ll Do
  • Own and manage the short-term resource planning cycle (> 8 weeks)
  • Verify the demand forecast prior to creating a rolling schedule pattern that you’ll optimise regularly to cater for local changes, events and alterations in expected demand
  • Effectively manage ‘off-line’ activities to ensure optimal resource availability
  • Analysis performance trends to adjust forecast accuracy and schedule optimisation
  • Optimise and improve the use of the WFM platform
  • Spot trends and risks to improve future planning.
  • Influence stakeholders in best practice planning processes
What We’re Looking For
  • Experience within a contact centre Resource Planning or Workforce Planning team
  • Strong knowledge of creating, releasing and optimising staff schedules
  • Hands‑on use of a leading WFM platform (NICE, Verint, Calabrio, Alvaria)
  • Competent Excel & analytical skills
  • Proactive relationship building and stakeholder engagement abilities
  • A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
What You’ll Get
  • Competitive salary
  • Broad Benefits Programme
  • Superb coaching, mentoring and support
  • Onsite Parking

Ready to apply or learn more? Please contact Ian Lasplace: ian@longreachrecruitment.co.uk

Scheduling & Short Term Planning Analyst employer: Longreach Recruitment

Join a dynamic and supportive Resource Planning team in Derbyshire, where your expertise as a Scheduling & Short Term Planning Analyst will be valued and nurtured. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, you'll enjoy a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through superb coaching and mentoring opportunities. This fully onsite role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on operational performance while working in a vibrant environment that encourages continuous improvement.

Longreach Recruitment

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Longreach Recruitment Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Scheduling & Short Term Planning Analyst

Resource Planning
Scheduling
WFM Tool Proficiency
Operational Performance Management
Service Level Management
Demand Forecasting
Schedule Optimisation