Job Advert: Resource Planning Assistant

Location: Merseyside
Contract Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: £14.29
Working Pattern: Full Time (36.5 hours per week, 5 days a week)

Monday to Friday
below shift times
7.00am - 14:48pm
8.12am - 16:00pm
8:42am - 16:30pm
11:12am - 19:00pm

Our client, Merseyside Police are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Resource Planning Assistant to join their dynamic Force Resource Unit. This exciting opportunity is perfect for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about effective resource management.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Resource Planning Assistant, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient administration of the Resource Management System. The position involves a variety of responsibilities, including:

• Assisting the Resource Planning Supervisor in determining resource strengths to meet customer requirements.
• Providing administrative support for operations in the absence of the Resource Planning Supervisor.
• Maintaining an up-to-date demand profile to ensure effective personnel allocation, including managing restricted and recuperative duties.
• Administering Force rotas to maintain fairness and equity, while effectively communicating details to all relevant individuals and Command Teams.
• Monitoring staff working hours to ensure compliance with Force policy and Working Time Regulations 1998.
• Conducting tasks related to the administration of the Duty Management System (DMS), including staff movements and flexible working agreements.

Ideal Candidate:

The perfect candidate will possess the following:

• A strong understanding of resource allocation and work scheduling issues, along with relevant knowledge of Personnel Policies, Police Regulations, and Health and Safety Legislation.
• Proficiency in IT, particularly in Windows, MS Office applications, and resource management systems.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to balance competing demands and advocate for the needs of both individuals and the organisation.
• A self-motivated attitude with the capability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads effectively.

Why Join Our Client?

This temporary position provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to a vital public service function, working alongside a dedicated team committed to delivering effective resource management. Candidates will benefit from:

A competitive hourly rate of £13.33.
The chance to gain valuable experience in resource management within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a vetting process as part of the employment requirements so continuous residency within the UK for the past 3 years at the time of application is required for this role.

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