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Workforce & Resourcing Manager

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 25 - 30 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Role - Workforce & Resource Manager

Client - NETSCC on behalf of The University of Southampton

Location - Alpha House - Chilworth Science Park - SO16 7NS

Pay - £25 - £30 per hour 

Type - Full Time, Hybrid Working Model 

Length - 12 Months Minimum (Mat Cover + Cover for phased return)

Job Specification - Workforce & Resourcing Manager 

Purpose of the Role

To lead workforce planning, resourcing, and organisational change activity within a large, complex public‑sector programme. The role ensures staffing stability, effective planning, strong workforce analytics, and expert HR guidance through ongoing organisational transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Workforce Planning & Resourcing

Maintain appropriate staffing levels across multiple workstreams.
Forecast workforce needs, identify gaps, and manage recruitment/retention risks.
Support future workforce modelling and skills‑mapping.Organisational Design & Change

Support organisational redesign, role mapping and transition planning.
Provide HR expertise on restructuring, change processes and staff impacts.
Support staff engagement and communications.HR & Governance

Work with central HR colleagues on people processes, including those linked to organisational change.
Ensure compliance with relevant policies and employment legislation.Workforce Reporting & Data

Produce workforce reports on headcount, absence, turnover, and other metrics.
Analyse data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Maintain accurate workforce records and reporting tools.Stakeholder Engagement

Work closely with senior leaders, HR partners, finance and external stakeholders.
Provide expert advice to support decision‑making.
Support clear and consistent staff communications.Skills & Experience

Essential:

Experience in workforce planning, resourcing, or strategic HR within a complex organisation.
Strong analytical skills and confidence using Excel for workforce reporting.
Ability to communicate clearly and manage sensitive or complex conversations.
Ability to work with senior stakeholders and manage competing priorities.Desirable:

CIPD qualification or equivalent experience.
Experience in public‑sector, university, or research‑funded environments.Attributes

Strong judgement, professionalism and confidentiality.
Collaborative, inclusive and effective communicator.
Adaptable and resilient during periods of change.
Proactive, organised and able to drive improvements. 

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

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