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Resource Planning & Scheduling Analyst

Published on 09 June 2026

Resource Planning & Scheduling Analyst

Derbyshire

Role: Resource Planning & Scheduling Analyst
Advertised by: Longreach Recruitment
Location: Derbyshire | Full time Onsite (Mon – Fri)
Salary: £32,000–£36,000 + Package

Are you an experienced contact centre Resource Planner or Scheduler with hands on experience using a WFM tool and the ability to influence and protect operational performance and Service Levels by proactively optimising schedules, adjusting staffing profiles and maintaining effective resource plans ? If so, this is a first-class opportunity to join an established Resource Planning team.

The role is fully onsite (Mon – Fri) and provides a competitive base salary and broad benefits package of £32’000 - £36’000 (depending on experience).

What You’ll Do

  • Own and manage the short-term resource planning cycle (> 8 weeks)
  • Verify the demand forecast prior to creating a rolling schedule pattern that you’ll optimise regularly to cater for local changes, events and alterations in expected demand
  • Effectively manage ‘off-line’ activities to ensure optimal resource availability
  • Analysis performance trends to adjust forecast accuracy and schedule optimisation
  • Optimise and improve the use of the WFM platform
  • Spot trends and risks to improve future planning.
  • Influence stakeholders in best practice planning processes

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience within a contact centre Resource Planning or Workforce Planning team
  • Strong knowledge of creating, releasing, and optimising staff schedules
  • Hands-on use of a leading WFM platform ( NICE, Verint, Calabrio, Alvaria)
  • Competent Excel & analytical skills
  • Proactive relationship building and stakeholder engagement abilities
  • A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

What You’ll Get

  • Competitive salary
  • Broad Benefits Programme
  • Superb coaching, mentoring, and support
  • Onsite Parking

Ready to apply or learn more ? Please contact Ian Lasplace via  ian@longreachrecruitment.co.uk
 

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