Resource Planning Manager

Resource Planning Manager (UK Wide) 

• £47,500 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
• Ref: SUS4188
• Minimum of 22.5 hours per week, or flexible hours between 22.5 and 37.5 (full
  time)
• Base: Home based anywhere in the UK

About the role 

This is a new and exciting opportunity to work with Sustrans as the Resource Planning Manager.
The purpose of the role is to ensure that the allocation of resources across Sustrans in
England, Wales and Northern Ireland maximises our impact. 

Sustrans’ portfolio comprises a wide range of behaviour change, infrastructure and internal
projects, varying in value, complexity and reporting requirements. 

As the Resource Planning Manager, you will be responsible for assigning resources to
significant projects across the Charity, ensuring internally and externally funded initiatives
have the right people, money and services at the right time. 

Duties of the role will include embedding the Enterprise Resource Planner (ERP) across
Sustrans, evolving processes and procedures to ensure the effective sharing of resources,
allocation of resources during the planning phase of a project and supporting project managers
as they respond to risks and opportunities within the project life cycle.

You will build and manage internal relationships with team leaders and project managers across
Sustrans. 

This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on
behalf of Sustrans.

About you 

You should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics (ERP) as well as experience in a
similar role.

You will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills to make effective resource
decisions, excellent communication skills and the ability to be flexible and confident to
change decisions surrounding allocations. 

We ask you to demonstrate your knowledge of resource management best practice and project
management tools and practices, as well as your knowledge of finance and budgeting. We also
require you to have knowledge of Microsoft Progressus ERP. 

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone – reducing inequality,
valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and
respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all
parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.

What we offer 

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible,
supportive and rewarding working environment.

Wellbeing 

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work
  schemes

Financial 

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 5% or 6% of basic salary contribution being matched by
  Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,195 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local
  authority districts plus the City of London)
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly 

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday – Friday)

Additional information 

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 04 February
2024.

Interviews will take place via MS Teams during the week commencing 19 February 2024 

To apply, please complete our online application form. More details of our vacancies can be
found at www.sustrans.org.uk/about-us/vacancies. 

About Sustrans 

At Sustrans you’ll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.

We’re all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented,
passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We
act locally and think big – we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates
healthier places and happier lives for everyone. 

You’ll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You’ll work on
exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you’ll be rewarded by seeing
the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.

 We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome
difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your
wellness is supported.

You’ll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible,
supportive, ethical and fun.