At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and implement planning frameworks; manage resource allocation and stakeholder engagement.
- Company: Pontoon is an employment consultancy focused on improving workplace inclusivity and operational success.
- Benefits: Competitive remuneration of £700 per day with a fixed-term contract and potential for extension.
- Other info: Position based in Warwick, requiring 5 days onsite work.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team to shape future planning processes and enhance operational excellence.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in operational planning and proficiency in ServiceNow and advanced Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Location: Warwick (5 days onsite)
Remuneration: £700 per day
Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract (6 months, high likelihood of extension)
Responsibilities:
- Operational Planning & Structure
- Develop and implement robust yearly, monthly, and daily planning frameworks.
- Transition the team from a reactive to a proactive, structured planning model.
- Ensure consistent tracking and reporting of plan progress.
- Demand & Resource Management
- Build and manage a resourcing tool to effectively map supply vs. demand.
- Oversee workload prioritization and ensure alignment with business needs.
- Provide ongoing visibility of resource allocation and capacity.
- Stakeholder & Team Leadership
- Engage with senior stakeholders across multiple teams to manage expectations and demand.
- Act as a central point of coordination across functions.
- Guide teams - ensuring adherence to plans and delivery timelines.
- Governance & Communication
- Drive accountability by ensuring teams follow agreed processes and plans.
- Provide regular updates and reporting on progress, risks, and dependencies.
- Introduce best practices in planning discipline and operational governance.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Strong experience in operational planning, workforce planning, or demand management.
- Proven ability to introduce structure within reactive environments.
- Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and dependencies.
- Ability to drive behavioral change and enforce planning discipline.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Technical Requirements:
- Proficiency in ServiceNow - essential.
- Advanced Excel skills (modelling, tracking, reporting dashboards).
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- A confident operator who can bring clarity to complexity.
- Comfortable working in high-pressure, evolving environments.
- Able to influence without authority and drive the adoption of new processes.
- Hands-on approach with both strategic oversight and detailed execution.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic team! If you're passionate about operational excellence and thrive in fast-paced environments, we want to hear from you! Your contributions will help shape the future of our planning processes, enabling better demand/resource management and setting a benchmark for excellence.
Ready to take the lead? Apply now and become a vital part of our operational success!
Operational Planner employer: Nub News
Pontoon, located in Warwick, offers a competitive daily rate and values diversity in the workplace. The team is dedicated to operational excellence and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.
