Strategic Workforce Planning and Analytics Adviser
Fixed term for 18 months
Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work. There has never been a more exciting time to join us as we continue to transform services and build a workforce ready for the future.
About The Service
Our Talent Acquisition and Strategic Workforce Planning service plays a critical role in ensuring the Council has the right people, with the right skills, in the right roles, at the right time. Working at the heart of organisational strategy, the team uses workforce insight, planning and governance to help shape a resilient, future-focused workforce. We're looking for an experienced and analytical workforce planning professional to help drive strategic workforce decisions.This is a high-impact role where you'll work closely with senior leaders to translate organisational priorities into workforce strategies, provide expert advice on establishment control, and use workforce data and insights to influence future planning. If you enjoy solving complex workforce challenges and helping organisations prepare for what's next, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing:
- Supporting strategic workforce planning activities, including workforce forecasting, capacity planning and scenario modelling.
- Providing expert advice on job architecture, job levelling, and workforce governance.
- Developing workforce insights, analytics and reporting to support evidence-based decision making.
- Managing establishment control and position governance to ensure workforce structures align with organisational and financial priorities.
- Building strong relationships with services and stakeholders to shape future workforce strategies.
What you'll bring:
- Experience in workforce planning, people/data analytics, organisational design or a related specialist HR field.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and communicate meaningful insights.
- Knowledge of job evaluation, job architecture, workforce governance or establishment management.
- A Level 5 qualification in HR, Leadership, Organisational Development, or equivalent professional experience.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Why choose us?
We offer a supportive and flexible working environment where your expertise can make a real difference across the organisation, alongside a fantastic benefits package including
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Hybrid working arrangements in line with our Worksmart principles
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Strategic Workforce Planning and Analytics Adviser in Morpeth employer: North East Combined Authority
Northumberland County Council is an excellent employer for those seeking flexible and meaningful work opportunities within the community. As part of the Staff Bank, you will enjoy a supportive work culture that values diversity and offers training to enhance your skills, all while contributing to the maintenance of local housing. With a focus on employee growth and a commitment to equal opportunities, this role provides a unique chance to make a positive impact in the Blyth area.
Contact Details:
North East Combined Authority Recruitment Team
