Technical Lead, Workforce Planning (Adaptive)

Jobs for Humanity is hiring a Strategic Workforce Planning Lead in London. This position plays a key part in shaping how the organization attracts and organizes talent to support its mission of inclusivity and opportunity. Role overview The Strategic Workforce Planning Lead develops and implements workforce strategies that align with company goals. The work directly influences organizational structure and supports talent acquisition efforts. What you will do Design and execute workforce plans that reflect the organization’s priorities Provide insights to guide decisions about team structure and hiring Support efforts to ensure the right people are in place to meet objectives Location This role is based in London.

About UsSharkNinja is an innovative global product design and technology company, renowned for its extensive portfolio of highly rated lifestyle solutions that enhance lives across the globe. With two leading brands, Shark and Ninja, we pride ourselves on a strong history of market disruption and innovation, consistently introducing groundbreaking consumer products. Our headquarters in Needham, Massachusetts, supports over 4,100 dedicated professionals, and our products are widely available through major retailers and distributors worldwide.Role OverviewWe are currently seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our Global FP&A team, focusing on Compensation and Workforce Planning for the EMEA region. This pivotal role will support our workforce planning and operational expenses, contributing significantly to our growth in this dynamic market.As SharkNinja expands its footprint across EMEA, your role will be crucial in aligning workforce investments with regional growth objectives while ensuring financial prudence and margin performance. Collaborating closely with regional leadership and HR, you will provide insightful analysis, support planning cycles, and enhance the visibility of people-related expenditures.

Salary: £69,080 - £82,896Role Duration: PermanentLocation: London, UK (Hybrid - 50% office attendance)The Academy of Medical Sciences is on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced Planning Lead to become an integral part of our newly formed Strategy and Planning team. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to enhance the Academy’s planning, coordination, and execution of its initiatives.In this position, you will facilitate organization-wide planning and execution by developing and maintaining comprehensive shared plans, tracking progress across various programs and projects, identifying potential risks and dependencies, and creating clear reports for senior leadership and governance committees. By working collaboratively across teams, you will embed effective planning practices and continuously improve operational efficiencies.This role is perfect for an individual who thrives on providing structure, insight, and direction in a complex, mission-driven organization.Closing date for applications: 27 April 2026 at 17:00.Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 4 May 2026.

About WPP MediaWPP serves as the trusted growth partner for the world's premier brands. By leveraging exceptional talent, reliable data and insights, as well as unparalleled partnerships—integrated through our innovative agentic marketing platform, WPP Open—we assist clients in navigating change, seizing opportunities, and achieving transformative growth.WPP Media stands as WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, merging media, data, and partnerships to provide creative personalization at scale. Connected via WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, our clients gain clear visibility into the effectiveness of their media investments.For more information, visit wppmedia.com.About OpenDoor: A Leading WPP Media BrandPURPOSEThis document aims to provide potential team members with a clearer understanding of the role and responsibilities associated with the position of Regional Planning Lead at OpenDoor, WPP’s tailored global operating model for Amazon.ABOUT WPP & OPENDOORAt WPP, we continually redefine the future of creativity across an expansive canvas, uniting unmatched talent, resources, and expertise to deliver an integrated range of communications, experiences, commerce, and technology solutions.Over the last decade, we have established a specialized global client practice dedicated to amplifying WPP's impact for our largest clients by offering them the best WPP has to offer. Each team is uniquely crafted around a client's specific needs and challenges, ensuring seamless access to the right capabilities. This is precisely why we created OpenDoor for Amazon.OpenDoor represents a unique fusion of the best of WPP and Amazon—leveraging their respective strengths and visions. Whether at WPP or Amazon, every project is an OpenDoor to new possibilities. Each opportunity allows our people to create impact—enabling them to innovate, learn, grow, and occasionally face setbacks.

Planning Lead – Client Teams About WPP Media WPP is the creative transformation company, harnessing the power of creativity to forge better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. To learn more, visit wpp.com. As part of WPP, WPP Media represents our global media collective. In a world where media is omnipresent, we unite the finest platforms, talent, and partners to generate limitless opportunities for growth. For further details, explore wppmedia.com. About WPP & OpenDoor At WPP, we are continuously redefining the future of creativity across a broader canvas, merging unparalleled talent, resources, and skills to deliver an integrated suite of communications, experiences, commerce, and technology solutions. Over the past decade, we have established a specialized global client practice aimed at amplifying WPP’s impact for our major clients by connecting them with our best capabilities. Each team is tailored to meet a client's unique needs and challenges, ensuring streamlined access to essential expertise. This is the foundation of OpenDoor, our collaborative initiative with Amazon. The OpenDoor collaboration integrates the strengths and visions of both WPP and Amazon, creating a platform where every project opens doors to new possibilities. It empowers our team members to innovate, learn, excel, and occasionally stumble, all while driving impactful results. Our unique partnership model is designed to achieve next-level productivity, leveraging our industry-leading approach to People, Platforms, and Processes. OpenDoor transcends all WPP agencies and disciplines, including media, business consultancy, communications and brand strategy, technology and commerce, public relations, and production. The core values of OpenDoor are inspired by Amazon’s 16 Leadership Principles and WPP’s foundational values of being Open, Optimistic, and Extraordinary. Together, we challenge the status quo and strive to build a brighter future. By joining OpenDoor, you will be part of a cross-functional team collaborating with one of WPP’s top five clients, driving innovation and excellence in the media landscape.

Wise is looking for a People Planning and Programmes Lead based in London. This position shapes how the company approaches workforce strategy and supports employees throughout their journey at Wise. The role guides key projects in workforce planning, talent management, and organisational development, helping teams operate with clear structure and purpose. Key responsibilities Direct workforce planning and talent management efforts to meet business needs Create and roll out programmes that drive organisational development Apply insights to strengthen employee engagement and make operations more efficient Play an active role in fostering a strong organisational culture Role focus This role centres on ensuring Wise teams have the right support, structure, and programmes to succeed. Success in this position means building a workplace where employees can thrive and contribute to the company’s goals.

Join Multiverse as an IT Technical Lead, where you will play a pivotal role in guiding our technical team to success. You will be responsible for overseeing project delivery, mentoring team members, and ensuring the implementation of best practices in technology solutions. Your expertise will help drive innovation and efficiency within the organization.

Marshmallow seeks a Technical Lead in London to guide the technical direction of major projects. This position centers on shaping solutions that align with the company’s objectives and maintaining strong engineering standards. What you will do Lead a team of engineers, providing both technical guidance and mentorship. Define and oversee solutions that support Marshmallow’s business goals. Promote high standards of quality and collaboration within the team. Team leadership This role involves supporting the professional growth of engineers and fostering a culture of learning and improvement. Location This position is based in London.

Veeva Systems is a pioneering force in the industry cloud space, dedicated to assisting life sciences companies to expedite the delivery of therapies to patients. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS enterprises in history, we achieved over $2B in revenue in our last fiscal year, with a promising growth trajectory ahead.Our core values at Veeva include: Integrity, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Agility. We are not just a typical public company; we made history in 2021 by becoming a public benefit corporation (PBC), which holds us accountable to balance the interests of our customers, employees, society, and investors.As a Work Anywhere organization, we empower you to choose a work environment that best suits you, whether from home or in the office.Join us in transforming the life sciences sector, with a commitment to making a meaningful impact on our customers, employees, and communities.The RoleAs a part of Veeva Link, we are creating the intelligence layer for the Life Sciences sector, developing interconnected data applications that enhance drug development and substantially improve patient outcomes. Our fundamental belief is that the combination of high-quality data and cutting-edge software creates significant value.We prioritize execution—progress is achieved through speed, accuracy, and quality in our daily work. Our engineering methodology focuses on clear product definitions that lead to detailed technical designs. We utilize a modern tech stack to ensure the reliability of our applications and provide an exceptional user experience.Our efforts are focused on two key areas:Data-Driven InsightsWe design advanced applications that map and comprehend global scientific and medical expertise, delivering high-impact insights and AI-generated intelligence. Our engineers confront intricate data modeling, entity resolution, and advanced machine learning challenges.

Join Upvest as a SIPP Technical Lead and play a pivotal role in shaping our technical strategy for Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPP). You will lead a talented team, leveraging your expertise to optimize our SIPP offerings, ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing user experience.

Join Pacon Consulting as a Technical Lead in the vibrant city of London. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead technical initiatives, driving innovative solutions that meet client needs. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional consulting services and ensure project success.

Join Lantum as a Workforce Scheduling Engineer and play a pivotal role in revolutionizing workforce management in healthcare. Based in London, this permanent position (0.6 - 1 FTE) allows you to contribute to our Connected Scheduling™ platform, which empowers healthcare organizations and their staff with enhanced autonomy in managing their schedules.At Lantum, we are proud to serve over 50% of UK GP practices and more than 30% of UK Trusts with our innovative workforce products. Our unique approach leverages AI to simplify the complexities of workforce scheduling, resulting in significant cost savings for the NHS and improved work-life balance for clinicians. By joining our team, you will be part of a mission-driven company that values creativity, diversity, and collaboration.We offer a modern office environment with a focus on teamwork, with three core office days each week (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday) when the entire team comes together. Our culture emphasizes clear career progression and a strong feedback mechanism to help you deliver your best work.Key Responsibilities:Design and refine NHS rotas using Lantum’s AI-driven scheduling platform.Analyze specific Trust requirements and incorporate them into scheduling constraints.Adjust constraint weights to achieve a balance of fairness, compliance, preferences, and coverage.Assess the output of scheduling solutions against client acceptance criteria and timelines.Meet fixed delivery milestones aligned with clinical publication schedules.Technical Skills:Develop and modify scheduling constraints using Java with OptaPlanner/Timefold.Use SQL (Postgres) for querying and validating rota data.Analyze and debug solver outputs to ensure effective scheduling solutions.

With over 25 years of experience and a network of 60,000+ restaurant partners, OpenTable is a leading force in the restaurant industry, dedicated to helping dining establishments flourish. Our state-of-the-art technology allows restaurants to concentrate on their core priorities—their team, their guests, and their profitability—while enabling diners to discover and book their ideal restaurant for any occasion.At OpenTable, every team member plays a vital role in shaping our operations and culture. Join our global team, which encompasses a suite of metasearch brands where hospitality is not just a service but a defining aspect of our ethos.About the Role:Utilize Workforce Management software and historical call volume data to create schedules for various skills, channels, and locations (phone, email, chat, etc.) up to 6 months in advance.Develop offline activities that align with operational needs while achieving key performance indicators.Collaborate with colleagues and leadership at various levels to optimize productivity and performance.Track off-queue activities to ensure departmental shrink goals are met for each line of business.Identify emerging trends, assess their impact on the business, and recommend strategies to maintain performance standards.Conduct root cause analyses as required to enhance daily operations and boost customer satisfaction.Act as a subject matter expert for Workforce Management software and ticketing systems.Propose improvements to workflows and practices to enhance efficiency.This is a hybrid position, requiring attendance in our London office for 3 days each week.At OpenTable, our mission is to empower restaurants to succeed. This means ensuring we have the right talent, in the right roles, at the right times. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Workforce Management Scheduler who can bring structure, clarity, and informed decision-making to our dynamic, global support environment.You will be integral to our operations, leveraging data, tools, and strong partnerships to uphold high performance and seamless experiences for our teams and customers alike.

Join PA Consulting Group as a Technical Lead in our dynamic Digital department. As a Technical Lead, you will spearhead innovative projects, driving technological advancements and fostering a culture of excellence within your team. Your expertise will guide the development of cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients.In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring the successful delivery of projects from inception to implementation. Your leadership will empower team members, encouraging professional growth and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Join our innovative team at Netcompany1 as a Technical Lead - Pensions. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead technical projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions within the pensions domain. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, driving technical excellence and mentoring junior staff. Your leadership will be crucial in shaping the technical direction of our projects and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Join our team as an HVAC Technical Lead, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing and expanding Bathica's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions. Your primary focus will be to deliver exceptional customer service by providing expert advice, technical product information, training, testing, recommendations, and comprehensive technical support to our Profit Centers. You will collaborate with manufacturers to maintain Bathica's existing offerings and successfully launch new products in the market. Additionally, you will identify customer needs and actively promote HVAC products.Your key responsibilities will include:Exhibiting extensive and in-depth knowledge of HVAC products and their applications.Developing and maintaining critical documentation and resources, including the creation of new document templates as needed.Providing expert technical guidance on HVAC products and installations in response to customer inquiries.Occasionally visiting job sites to diagnose complex technical problems.Implementing effective troubleshooting strategies and developing tailored solutions for customers.Acting as a technical liaison between the factory, internal teammates, and Profit Centres.Providing technical support and literature to customers to foster strong relationships and achieve sales targets.Examining market opportunities and identifying potential customers.Offering recommendations on new products, services, and market trends.Creating training resources utilizing data from equipment manufacturers.Participating in trade shows, training, and vendor product meetings to stay updated on product knowledge, emerging trends, rebates, and product offerings.Understanding and adhering to all safety regulations at customer locations and within the Profit Centre.Performing other tasks as assigned by the Profit Centre Manager.

About Bloom & Wild Bloom & Wild is a certified B Corp™ with a mission to make a positive impact on both the community and the planet. Since launching in 2013, the company has grown into Europe’s largest direct-to-consumer flower business, fulfilling over 20 million orders. In 2021, Bloom & Wild secured £75 million in Series D funding and expanded by acquiring bloomon in The Netherlands and Bergamotte in France. The company continues to broaden its gifting range, now including cakes, candles, and cocktails alongside flowers. Role Overview: Supply Planning Lead The Supply Planning Lead will join the Procurement team in London, focusing on Bloom & Wild’s fastest-growing categories. This team builds the foundation for non-horticultural products, such as fresh-baked goods, hampers, and lifestyle items, ensuring customers receive high-quality experiences. Reporting to the Head of Procurement & Inventory, the Supply Planning Lead will design and implement operational procurement systems that enable scalable growth. The role involves close collaboration across the business to maintain healthy inventory and strong product availability as the company expands. This position offers the chance to establish and shape a core function, with direct impact on Bloom & Wild’s ongoing growth and success. Location London

At Schillings, we are a multidisciplinary advisory firm specializing in reputation management, privacy, and security. We partner with clients across the UK and internationally to navigate significant opportunities and threats using our unique blend of legal, intelligence, communication, security, and diplomatic expertise.We uphold the belief that everyone deserves fair treatment regarding their reputation, a reasonable expectation of privacy, and a sense of safety.Our specialists work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams to tackle client challenges, supported by our business services teams including Clients and Markets, HR, Finance, Risk and Compliance, IT, and Client Services.As a growing business, we offer opportunities at all levels across various areas. With the world's largest team of specialist media lawyers, a developing Intelligence & Investigations team, an expanding Critical Risks unit, an evolving Digital Resilience practice, and the soon-to-expand Schillings Communications agency, we are on a trajectory of significant growth.Schillings is a collaborative and welcoming workplace, characterized by a positive culture, strong values, and a commitment to service excellence. We seek individuals who demonstrate commitment, diligence, agility, and professionalism. In return, we offer competitive packages and stimulating work. Our commitment to learning and development fosters career progression, as evidenced by the fact that a third of our staff have been with us for over five years. Join us and contribute to our story.

At Anaplan, we're a collective of innovators dedicated to enhancing business decision-making through our cutting-edge AI-driven scenario planning and analysis platform, empowering our clients to stay ahead of their competitors and the market.Our shared commitment to our customers' success and our Winning Culture unites Anaplanners across various teams and locations.Our clientele features some of the most recognized names on the Fortune 50 list, including Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH, and Bayer, among over 2,400 global enterprises that trust our leading platform.Our Winning Culture fuels our teams of innovators. We promote diversity of thought, encourage leadership at all levels, strive for ambitious goals, and celebrate our achievements—both big and small.Guided by our strategy-led, values-based, and disciplined execution principles, you'll find inspiration, connection, growth, and rewards at Anaplan. Embrace your uniqueness; join us and let's shape the future together!We are seeking a proactive GenAI Technical Lead to establish and oversee our GenAI engineering team. You will lead the execution of our conversational AI and agentic AI roadmap while managing a team of skilled engineers, remaining actively engaged in hands-on problem-solving.This is a hybrid role requiring you to be present in our London office two days a week.Your Impact: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5-8 GenAI engineers, nurturing a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and delivery.Drive the end-to-end execution of conversational AI features, enabling users to interact with Anaplan models through natural language.