Closing Date2024-12-03Strategic Workforce Planning LeadLocation: Durrington with a hybrid approachContract: 12-month Fixed Term ContractHours: 37 hours per weekSalary: Up to £65,000Are you ready to shape the future of Southern Water's workforce?We're seeking a Strategic Workforce Planning Lead to execute and embed our strategic workforce planning (SWP) approach, ensuring we have the right talent with the right skills at the right time.
This is a hands-on role that requires a blend of strategic insight and operational delivery, perfect for a forward-thinking HR professional with strong relationship-building skills and the confidence to drive change across the business.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesAs Strategic Workforce Planning Lead, you'll play a key role in Southern Water's transformation by:Implementing Our Workforce Planning Strategy: Executing our SWP approach—mobilisation, workforce assessment, and recommendations—across all teams and levels.
You'll work directly with senior leaders to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.Identifying Workforce Gaps and Solutions: Walking into teams to assess potential gaps, identifying future workforce challenges, and implementing strategic solutions that align with our long-term goals.Building Future-Ready Capability: Refining and reinforcing our SWP approach, so that Southern Water can confidently continue to assess and adjust workforce capabilities in the years ahead.You'll be integral to making workforce planning an embedded, sustainable function within Southern Water.
As part of this, you'll work closely with our Talent Specialist, bringing a shared vision for developing a workforce that meets the demands of an evolving water industry.
This role will see you engaging with business leaders, having challenging conversations, and offering critical insights that drive impactful decisions.What You BringTo succeed as our Strategic Workforce Planning Lead, you should have:Background in Strategic Workforce Planning and HR: Proven experience in SWP or similar HR functions, with an ability to align workforce strategy with organisational objectives.Excellent Relationship-Building Skills: Confidence in engaging with senior leaders, facilitating discussions, and navigating challenging conversations.Practical Approach to Execution: A results-oriented, hands-on approach to delivering workforce planning initiatives.Workday or Similar HCM/HRIS System Experience: Familiarity with Workday or a comparable HRIS system is desirable, enabling you to leverage technology for talent managementWhy This Role?This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, but don't let that limit your vision.
This position offers a unique chance to contribute meaningfully and position yourself for a successful long-term career with Southern Water.
You'll have the opportunity to build a legacy by making SWP a robust, lasting function, setting the foundation for future workforce planning excellence.Why Join Southern Water?Southern Water is undergoing a high-impact transformation led by a new leadership team and an ambitious five-year strategy.
As Strategic Workforce Planning Lead, you'll have the chance to shape a capable, resilient workforce ready to meet future challenges.
Join us, and contribute to a team passionate about making a positive difference in an essential industry.Apply now and take part in building a sustainable future for Southern Water.#LI-JC1 #LI-Remote #LI-Hybrid