Workforce Planning Lead - Reading / Paddington

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Summary Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Location: London, Reading, United Kingdom: Job Type: Full Time: Posted Date: 14-Apr-2026 Ref #: 73072 We’re seeking a strategic and analytical Workforce Planning Lead to help shape workforce effectiveness and productivity across a large‑scale Retail & Field Sales organisation. This is a high‑impact role, responsible for developing workforce strategies that ensure we have the right people, with the right skills, at the right time —both now and in the future. You’ll work with senior leaders across Operations, Finance, HR, and Technology, providing insight that directly influences strategic and financial decisions. What you’ll do: - Lead strategic workforce planning , forecasting, and scenario modelling - Build short‑, medium‑, and long‑term workforce plans aligned to business strategy - Analyse trends across headcount, attrition, productivity, demand, and capacity - Translate insights into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders - Support organisational change, restructures, and major transformation programmes - Develop dashboards and reporting that bring workforce data to life - Influence automation and technology...