The WEA is the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education, a charity dedicated to bringing high quality, professional education into the heart of communities.  

As a Contract Planning and Resource Manager, you will be the operational engine behind translating the contract into a delivery plan.

Reporting to the Head of Contract Performance and Relationships, this role is responsible for the end-to-end planning, resource allocation, and in-year management of the contract timetable.

The successful applicant will also improve the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of the processes, services and communication to all stakeholders, instilling planning and scheduling methodology, venue maximisation and full tutor utilisation in order to deliver our strategy. You will be expected to travel within the full contract areas, with occasional wider travel.

We are working hard to create a workplace that reflects the communities we seek to serve and in which everyone feels empowered to be themselves and work together to drive positive change. We strongly encourage applicants from a diverse range of candidates and encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experiences and potential to apply.

• Proven leader with demonstrable experience in timetabling, scheduling, logistics, or resourcing.

• Proven track record of delivering operational leadership across multifaceted professional service functions.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and management of operational resources, creating an environment where others are empowered to make their best contribution.

• A deep understanding of timetabling and scheduling.

• Developing and maintaining positive working relationships.

• Experience in monitoring service delivery and operational activity.

• Highly analytical, operational thinker who is confident in drawing together multiple datasets and information.