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Strategic Planning Team Manager 12 month FTC

Planning & Scheduling | Bristol Water

Step into a role where you set the pace of delivery across the network.

This is a key leadership role responsible for how work gets planned, prioritised and delivered. You’ll lead the planning team, shape operational programmes and ensure we deliver safely, efficiently and with minimal customer impact.

If you’re ready to step up into a role with broader influence and accountability - this is it.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and developing a team of planners to deliver effective, right-first-time scheduling.

• Owning the creation of risk-assessed programmes, particularly where supply interruptions are involved.

• Ensuring plans minimise customer disruption and optimise field team productivity.

• Working closely with operations, contractors and stakeholders to align and deliver priorities.

• Managing planning performance against SLA and regulatory requirements.

• Driving improvements in planning processes, systems and ways of working.

• Leading planning forums and making decisions that keep work moving.

What we’re looking for

• Strong planning or operational experience within the business or wider utilities sector.

• Proven ability to lead, organise and deliver through others.

• Confident decision-maker who can prioritise, challenge and keep things moving.

• Strong stakeholder skills — able to work across teams and influence outcomes.

• A practical, solutions-focused mindset with a focus on delivery and performance.

Why step up

• Broader leadership accountability and visibility across the business.

• Real influence over how work is delivered across the network.

• Opportunity to shape processes and drive meaningful improvements.

• A clear step into a more senior operational leadership role.

This is a role for someone who wants to take control, drive performance and step up — not just manage what’s already there.

Closing Date:

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

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