Workforce Planner
📍 Exeter | £28,200 | Permanent
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Are you a natural organiser who enjoys solving problems, coordinating people and keeping operations running smoothly?
We're looking for a Workforce Planner to join a busy and supportive team in Exeter. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administration, scheduling or coordination skills who enjoys making things happen behind the scenes and playing a key role in day-to-day operations.
As a Workforce Planner, you'll be at the heart of the operation, ensuring the right people are in the right place at the right time while adapting quickly to changing demands.
What you'll be doing:
Creating and managing staff rotas to ensure operational requirements are met
Coordinating shift allocations and workforce schedules
Monitoring absences, annual leave and last-minute changes, arranging cover where required
Responding to scheduling queries via phone and email
Maintaining accurate records across workforce planning and payroll systems
Identifying and resolving resource gaps and scheduling conflicts
Working closely with colleagues and managers to ensure service levels are maintained
Supporting administrative projects and continuous improvement initiativesWhat we're looking for:
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Confidence working with systems, data and schedules
Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach
The ability to stay calm, prioritise effectively and solve problems under pressure
Experience in workforce planning, scheduling, coordination or administration would be advantageous
A positive team player who enjoys working in a busy environmentWhat's in it for you?
Permanent opportunity with long-term career prospects
Varied and fast-paced role where you can make a real impact
Supportive team environment
Opportunity to develop valuable planning and coordination skillsHours: Rotating shifts between 7:00am and 7:00pm, including 1 in 4 weekends.
If you enjoy planning, problem-solving and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK
