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Operational Resource Planner - Team Leader
Nottingham City Council
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Source date: 10/30/2026
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Job Description Role: Operational Resource Planner Team Leader Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 37 Hours Per Week - Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm Worker Type: Hybrid Worker - working time will be split between your work base and working remotely in agreement with the Line Manager. Or Onsite Worker, Offsite Worker or Mobile Salary: Grade F - starting salary of £33,673 per annum (Level one) rising to £36,581 per annum (Level four) Location: Harvey Road, NG8 3BB We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more… Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best. In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you. * You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here. About the Role We are looking for someone to support the Planned & Investment Team in the delivery of a comprehensive and efficient capital works delivery service to customers. You will lead and manage Operational Resource Planners in scheduling the workload of trades colleagues and/or contractors, by allocating and organising work to ensure efficient use of resources. This is a supervisor post responsible for managing front line staff within the company’s culture and values; including assigning tasks within a set framework; operational decisions made by frontline staff within clear decision-making protocol; responsible for 1:1s; addressing initial performance issues; first port of call for resolving work problems and recommending changes and improvements to the Planned & Investment Team Management. About You The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience of coordinating, managing and maintaining appointments and diaries of large teams within a fast-paced and pressurised environment. Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills including managing manual and computerised diaries for teams Working to tight deadlines and key performance indicators. Highly customer focussed and able to demonstrate problem solving skills Ability to be effective leading and working as part of a team. Ability to demonstrate effective communication face to face, in meetings, by email and on the telephone when dealing with a wide range of customers including tenants, colleagues etc. You can find the full job description and person specification for this post here. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the 6 above requirements in your CV & supporting document. We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) can be a helpful tool when preparing your application. AI can guide you, but only your own words and experiences truly matter – we want to see the real you. All examples and statements must be your own, accurate, and reflect your true experience and values. AI tools do not understand context, think critically, or assess the reliability of information, which means AI-generated responses can feel generic and may not accurately represent who you are. We recruit fairly and inclusively – showing your real self is what helps you succeed. For more information please click here. Closing Date: 15 November 2026 (11:59pm) - Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, and therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Interview date: w/c 30th November 2026 - please note, this is subject to change If you have any queries about the role or the recruitment process, please contact us via email: recruitment@nottinghamcity.gov.uk If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: http://emss.org.uk/support By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions. Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits. In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to: 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9% Smart Working – to support your work life balance Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more! Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair, inclusive and Disability Confident Employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference. If you are a disabled candidate and wish to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this within your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment journey. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families. We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the LGBTQ+ community, or are disabled. These groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and we are committed to better reflecting the communities we serve. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and encourage candidates to discuss this with us during the recruitment process. Job Info Job Identification 8991 Job Category Non-Teaching Posting Date 10/30/2026 Apply Before 11/15/2026 Job Schedule Full time Locations Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom Assignment Category Permanent Worker Category NCC: Hybrid Worker Job Type Housing Services