At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor performance, manage schedules, and drive improvements in a dynamic contact centre environment.
- Company: SES Water, a leader in the UK water sector committed to sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, healthcare benefits, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive culture that values your unique perspective.
- Why this job: Join a transformative team and shape the future of workforce planning.
- Qualifications: Experience in resource planning and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose. SES Water has a rich history of serving communities in the South East of England. Water plays an important role in our lives, which is why we’re committed to supplying our customers with access to 160 million litres of safe, reliable, clean water every day. We’re proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future.
We are looking for a proactive and analytical Resource Planning Analyst to join our Workforce Management team. This role is key to ensuring the smooth running of a mid-sized contact centre through effective real-time management, forecasting, scheduling, and resource planning. This is a highly visible role with exposure to senior stakeholders across the business. You'll be responsible for managing intraday performance, influencing staffing decisions, providing operational insight, and driving continuous improvement.
What you'll be doing:
- Monitoring intraday performance across multiple queues and channels, taking proactive action to mitigate service level risks.
- Managing adherence and schedule compliance in real time.
- Communicating performance updates, risks, and recommendations to operational teams and senior stakeholders.
- Creating optimised schedules that balance customer demand, service levels, and employee experience.
- Supporting capacity planning, shift optimisation, holiday planning, and long-term workforce forecasting.
- Producing accurate and timely reporting on key metrics such as Service Level, AHT, Occupancy, and Shrinkage.
- Conducting root cause analysis and providing clear recommendations to improve operational performance.
- Managing resource allocation during operational incidents or unexpected demand spikes.
- Working closely with Operations, Team Leaders, and other stakeholders to support business performance and strategic decision-making.
What we're looking for:
- Proven experience in a Resource Planning, Workforce Management, or Contact Centre Planning role.
- Strong understanding of real-time management, forecasting, scheduling, and capacity planning.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and make informed decisions under pressure.
Desirable Experience:
- Experience using Workforce Management platforms such as NICE, Verint, Genesys, or similar.
- Experience supporting multiple brands, business units, or customer operations.
- Understanding of contact centre performance drivers and operational levers.
- Experience supporting business change and transformation initiatives.
Why join us? This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role within a business undergoing significant transformation. You'll have the chance to influence how workforce planning evolves, work closely with senior leaders, and contribute to the implementation of new technology and ways of working within a collaborative environment that supports professional growth and development.
If you're passionate about workforce planning, data-driven decision making, and delivering operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
As our Resource Planning Analyst, you'll enjoy:
- Competitive Salary – Based on experience and skills
- Annual Bonus Scheme – Recognising company performance
- Pension Scheme – Helping you plan for your future
- Healthcare Benefits – Access to employee assistance programs
- Employee Discounts – On various products and services
- Annual Leave – Take time to recharge with our holiday entitlement
At SES Water, we value diversity of thought, background, and experience. We encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work and believe that different perspectives help us better serve our customers and communities.
If you require any support during the application process, please let us know.
Closing Date: 3rd August 2026. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
Our core values, which are essential to our success, are:
- Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted.
- Be You - We want you to bring your best every day.
- Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.
Resource Planning Analyst in Surrey employer: SES Water
At Bristol Water, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and purpose-driven work culture that prioritises the health of our communities and the environment. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our diverse career opportunities and support for continuous learning, all while working in the vibrant city of Bristol, where you can enjoy a fulfilling career in water quality science alongside a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact.
