Workforce Management Specialist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026.
Base Location: Havant (Penner Road) or Perth (Scotland)
You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office
Salary: £36,139 - £43,188 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
We are excited to introduce a new opportunity for a Workforce Management Specialist to join our Business Improvement & Planning team at a pivotal time of transformation.
In this role, you will act as the subject matter expert and functional owner for workforce scheduling, working closely with the Lead Workforce Management Planning Manager and a team of Workforce Coordinators to ensure the right resources are in place to meet customer demand across our 24/7 contact centre operation.
As we continue to roll out Amazon Connect across our contact centres, this role will play a key part in establishing best practices for scheduling, intraday workforce management, and operational planning. You will take ownership of scheduling processes, optimise workforce deployment, and provide guidance and support to Workforce Coordinators, helping ensure schedules balance customer demand, operational performance, colleague experience, and regulatory compliance.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced WFM professional to shape and enhance scheduling capability within a growing and evolving operation. You will work closely with operational leaders and stakeholders across the business, using workforce data and insights to drive efficiency, maximise coverage, and support business objectives.
Sitting within the Business Improvement & Planning function, this role provides direct exposure to senior stakeholders and a real platform to make an impact by improving workforce performance, operational effectiveness, and customer outcomes.
You will
- Own and continuously improve workforce scheduling and intraday planning across multiple teams in an omni-channel contact centre operation.
- Act as the subject matter expert for Amazon Connect Scheduling, providing guidance, support, and oversight.
- Develop optimised schedules that balance customer demand, service levels, operational efficiency, colleague experience, and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor real-time performance, analyse workforce trends, and recommend actions to mitigate risk and maximise resource utilisation.
- Partner with operational stakeholders and the WFM Lead to identify opportunities for improved coverage, productivity, and workforce planning effectiveness.
You have
- Proven Workforce Management experience within a contact centre environment, with a strong focus on scheduling, intraday management, and resource planning.
- Strong expertise in schedule optimisation and managing workforce plans across multiple teams and channels.
- Experience using Workforce Management technology, with Amazon Connect experience highly desirable.
- Sound knowledge of UK Working Time Regulations, workforce planning best practices, and operating within a multi -skilled environment.
- Experience analysing adherence, conformance, agent utilisation, occupancy, and staffing gaps to drive operational improvements
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.
We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.
Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.
SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and technical specialists keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [email protected] / 01738 344051 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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