Workforce Planning Executive

Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years. Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors.

We look for people who enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, who strive for performance and celebrate team success, in a rewarding career.

Pay Range

Salary: £26,000

Job Description

Reed Talent Solutions  are hiring in  Northampton!

We're looking to recruit Workforce Planning Executives to join our  Angard Staffing department and support our Service Delivery Team!

In this role, you'll engage with clients and candidates, managing staffing orders, taking calls, and orchestrating seamless workforce deployment.

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) working 5 out of 7 days on a rota basis, including early, late, and weekend shifts.

This is a fixed term contract until December 2026.

What's a Workforce Planning Executive?

A Workforce Planning Executive is a vital role in our service delivery to a key client, the Royal Mail. You’ll be managing the deployment and engagement of Angard workers at Royal Mail sites across the country, working directly with clients, site managers, and candidates.

You'll be:

Managing our bespoke booking system, JoinedUp

Handling incoming calls and emails from candidates and managers

Supporting managers with utilising systems effectively

Managing shift patterns and rotas as per site requirements

Maintaining positive working relationships with key stakeholders across the client group

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for engaging, customer service professionals who are confident and committed to delivering an outstanding service to our client on a daily basis.

It's also essential that you:

Have demonstrable experience in a customer service environment

Are a strong communicator both over the phone and in writing

Can work effectively as part of a team

Have strong computer literacy skills – particularly with MS Office

What can Reed offer you?

Reed truly is a great place to work (just check our Glassdoor reviews...), we are employee focused and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

Outstanding opportunities for development and progression

Reed discount hub - giving you access to thousands of exclusive discount and cash back opportunities

Long-service sabbaticals

Refer-a-friend scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Electric Vehicle scheme

Free onsite parking

Free hot drinks in the office

An onsite cafe offering more drinks and hot food daily

And much, much more!

If you feel like this could be the role for you, we would love to receive an application! Apply Now and our dedicated recruitment team will be in touch.

Feel what it’s like to truly belong… All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role. Reed is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria.