Resource Planning Assistant - #2178577

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.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)