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Workforce Planning Systems Co-ordinator

Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service, Service Delivery Department

Starting Salary is £16,289 per annum (pro-rata salary)

The FTE salary banding is Scale 6 £32,578 - £34,811

18.5 hours per week

Permanent

Based at Cheshire Fire and Rescue Headquarters, Sadler Road Winsford as part of a small team.

An opportunity has arisen within the Service Delivery department for a professional and enthusiastic individual to deliver a comprehensive and effective service to both internal and external customers. The main purpose of this role is to support the Workforce Planning Systems Lead in administering and maintaining the Gartan workforce planning systems, including electronic rostering, on-call availability and payroll modules. You will play an important part in supporting operational readiness, maintaining accurate workforce data and helping managers make informed resourcing decisions.

Duties of this role will cover/ include monitoring and managing

· Administering the workforce planning systems (Gartan) used to manage operational staff availability to ensure that sufficient personnel are scheduled to be on duty at each station location and that an accurate database of employee working locations is maintained.

· Provide advice and guidance to managers and staff relating to issues and queries.

• Manage the levels of system access and user permissions for the Gartan workforce planning systems to ensure security and integrity of the systems.
• Collate information relating to the Officers rota on a monthly basis and populate a master rota making any changes necessary.

To apply please complete the job application form and provide evidence of competency against the requirements of the attached job description.

CFRS offers an excellent benefits package to all our staff including a Local Government Pension Scheme, attractive holiday entitlement, training and development opportunities and access to free parking and on-site gym.

Further information, a full job description and application form can be found on our website or alternatively contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please ensure you read the ‘Application Guidance Notes before’ completing your application.

Please return completed application forms via email to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please quote job reference 35/26/WP on your application form.

Closing Date for Applications: 9:00am Monday 26th October

It is important that you consider at an early stage of the process if you would like to request arrangements that will assist you in completing the selection process. For example, in relation to disability; a neurodiverse condition such as dyslexia; pregnancy; religion or belief; or injury etc. Any requests for workplace adjustments will be treated with the utmost confidence. For support or further information please email: recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is committed to keeping vulnerable adults, children and young people safe from harm in all of the work that CFRS undertakes. CFRS recognises that it has a legal and moral obligation to safeguard these groups of people. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the protection of vulnerable adults, children and young people from harm is the responsibility of everybody within the organisation.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups such as women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those with non-traditional career paths. If you’re passionate about the role we would encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what we’re looking for.

Pay: £16,289.00-£17,406.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free fitness classes
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person