Assistant Resource Manager

Job description

Job title: Assistant Resource Manager - Chief Capital Office

Salary: Circa £39,000Grade: Band 2Contract type: TfLReference: 5356Team: Resource & Capability Management Contract details: PermanentLocation: Hybrid/ Endeavour Square

Application closing date: 25th September @ 23.59

Please note that this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received. We therefore recommend applying as soon as possible.

A one-page cover letter is required as part of your application and should demonstrate your relevant experience against the key criteria of the role.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right-to-work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

About You

We're looking for a highly analytical and commercially minded resource professional who can turn workforce data into meaningful insights and support business-critical resourcing decisions.

You will bring:

• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, reporting, dashboard creation, data validation and analysis of large datasets.
• Proven experience analysing workforce, resource, recruitment or operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to understand how resource decisions impact business performance, delivery and cost.
• Experience supporting workforce planning, resource management, headcount control or recruitment activities within a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate workforce and organisational data.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders, challenging where appropriate and influencing decision-making through data and insight.
• Experience producing management information, workforce reports and resource forecasts for leadership teams.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, approvals and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Experience using workforce planning, recruitment or resource management systems would be advantageous.

Essential Requirements

Candidates are unlikely to be successful without:

• Previous experience in workforce planning, resource management, recruitment analytics, capacity planning or similar resource-focused roles.
• Experience working with large and complex datasets.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capability.
• Experience producing reports and insights for senior stakeholders.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience using SmartCore or similar workforce planning tools.
• Experience within infrastructure, engineering, transport, professional services, public sector or project-based environments.
• Knowledge of resource forecasting, utilisation reporting and demand planning.
• Experience creating dashboards using Power BI or similar reporting tools.

Application Process

• Please apply using your CV and cover letter

• Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV

• PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs to make the process fair.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home
• 29/30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
• Private healthcare discounted scheme Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
  Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.

Vetting Process

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter (https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn't match or can't be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we'll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.