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to operational requirements\nLiaising with supervisors, managers and operational teams\nTracking staff availability, leave and other resource constraints\nSupporting the efficient deployment of staff and equipment\nMaintaining accurate planning and scheduling records\nProducing reports and updates on resource availability and performance\nIdentifying potential gaps, conflicts or shortages in resource plans\nSupporting contingency planning for absences or changes in service demand\nHelping ensure priority work is appropriately resourced\nUpdating spreadsheets, databases and planning systems\nCommunicating changes to schedules and resource allocations\nSupporting managers with workforce planning information\nContributing to improvements in planning and scheduling processes\nEnsuring accurate and timely administrative support across operational activities\nRequirements\nWe're looking for a well-organised and detail-focused individual with good planning, scheduling and communication skills.\nYou'll ideally have:\nPrevious experience in resource planning, workforce scheduling or operational administration\nExperience preparing rotas, schedules or work plans\nStrong organisational and time-management skills\nGood numerical and analytical ability\nExperience working with spreadsheets and planning systems\nStrong attention to detail\nAbility to manage changing priorities and respond quickly to operational requirements\nGood written and verbal communication skills\nAbility to work effectively with supervisors, managers and operational staff\nExperience working in a depot, environmental, waste, maintenance or operational service would be advantageous\nAbility to maintain accurate records and management information\nPrevious local authority or public-sector experience would be desirable\nAbility to work independently and manage competing priorities\nEligibility to work in the UK\nAbility to provide relevant references/work history\nAbility to complete required 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