Planning & Scheduling Team Leader

We are working with a well-established organisation seeking an experienced and driven Planning & Scheduling Team Leader to join their scheduling function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading teams, and has a strong background in scheduling and operational coordination.

The Role

As Planning & Scheduling Team Leader, you will oversee day-to-day scheduling operations, ensuring the team delivers an efficient and effective service. You will lead, coach, and develop a team of schedulers while acting as the key point of escalation for operational challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of schedulers, providing day-to-day guidance and support
• Oversee the allocation and coordination of resource across scheduling operations
• Monitor team performance against KPIs, identifying areas for improvement
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex scheduling queries and conflicts
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the scheduling function
• Produce and present regular reports on scheduling performance and capacity
• Collaborate with wider operations and management teams to align scheduling with business needs
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a scheduling, resource planning, or operations coordination role
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience, ideally within an operations setting
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Confident working with scheduling systems and data reporting tools
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions quickly
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• A proactive, team-focused mindset with a drive to achieve results

What's on Offer

• Salary of 34,000 - 36,500 per annum, depending on experience
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Development and progression opportunities

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please submit your CV to Huntress Recruitment. We look forward to hearing from you.

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We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.