Resource Planning Manager

In this role, you will own the operational resource planning of the permanent and contractor workforce in Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT). Providing intelligent resourcing data and management information reporting to the senior leadership team and wider business, your insights will enable DDaT to achieve its strategic people goals and objectives. Your reporting insights will be informed through partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders to maintain a holistic view of the permanent and contractor workforce. This is an excellent secondment opportunity for someone that enjoys working collaboratively with others in a dynamic role that incorporates elements of resource management, workforce planning, reporting and governanceAbout the role (External) What will you be doing?

• Lead and drive the demand and supply sourcing scenario across DDaT.
• Manage the relationship with the senior leadership team so the changing needs of the business are known and fulfilled.
• Define and implement effective resource sourcing management policies, processes, and practices.
• Supply resources to DDaT in agreed timescales via external suppliers.
• Drive the DDaT recruitment plan requirements in support of HR, enabling appropriate capability across the function.
• Facilitate resource prioritisation and contention resolution.
• Manage the headcount plan for permanent and contractor staff in collaboration with Finance.
• Maintain the resource plan in conjunction with HR, Finance, and senior stakeholders.
• Own and manage the relationship with the Network Rail Service Provider for contractors on behalf of DDaT, acting as the key link into the Single Market Interface.
  
  Significant experience and successful track record in sourcing models and supply management.
• Experience of setting and managing budgets and cost centres.
• Extensive experience of IT environments >500 IT staff.
• Significant experience of supplier relationship management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including highly effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to communicate and present at all levels to executive level.
• Ability to influence at a strategic level including ability to formulate business strategies.
Desirable
• Knowledge of Network Rail and rail industry.
• Educated to degree level.
We are committed to a diverse workplace enriched with representation from diverse cultures, backgrounds and skills. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where difference is embraced, and individuals can thrive. We recognise that the success of the team is dependent on a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined group of individuals, aligned to deliver successful solutions.

The railway has seen nearly 200 years of technology and innovation that has transformed how we provide services to passengers and freight customers. Technology is continuing to transform the railway industry. Imagine an exciting environment where Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) are not just buzzwords but the driving force behind every operation, every decision, and every solution. As part of the DDaT directorate, you have a unique opportunity to enable our customers and industry partners with modern and transformative technology. From the day-to-day IT operations that keeps a national railway running, to the extensive delivery programmes that are helping to reshape the railway – we are at the forefront of all of it. We operate with a talented and passionate workforce, fostering empowered individuals and teams who understand that technology is not just a tool – it's the catalyst for progress, especially in an ever-demanding industry where change is a constant. Get ready to embark on a journey where your skills will not just be utilised; they'll be honed and expanded. You're not just joining a team; you're becoming part of a collective force helping to build and operate a railway fit for the next 200 years!, At Network Rail, we have a number of employee networks to reflect our diverse population and help to raise issues to the wider workforce and support their membership and support our Everybody Matters strategy, led by our central Diversity & Inclusion team. We have Diversity & Inclusion Champions who take part and lead on many activities, to drive through more initiatives to support an inclusive environment for all its people and promote a professional and positive working environment. For more information on Diversity & Inclusion at Network Rail, please follow this link