“We are on a mission: to transform the future of online grocery through cutting-edge technology innovation.”

Ocado Technology is changing the way the world shops using advanced Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, Big Data, Cloud and IoT. We develop the innovative software and hardware systems that power https://www.ocado.com/webshop/startWebshop.do, as well as the unique ‘Ocado Smart Platform’ which is being implemented by ambitious retailers across the world from Europe to America, Asia and beyond.

We build everything in-house: from intelligent, frictionless e-commerce platforms to highly automated warehouses, our employees are skilled specialists with expertise across a wide range of technologies. We’re working on cutting-edge innovations that are shaping the future of our society.

We are a fast-growing, global company. Today we have colleagues in development centre across the world – London, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City (UK), Krakow, Wroclaw (Poland), Sofia (Bulgaria), Barcelona (Spain), Stockholm (Sweden), Las Vegas, San Francisco (USA) and Toronto (Canada).

About the Role

Ocado Technology has ambitious expansion plans across its global footprint. Key to this expansion is the ability to ensure we have the right people in the right place at the right time, with the right skills to deliver our people strategies, as we scale.

As the Strategic Workforce Planning Manager you will be responsible for managing, deploying and producing the strategic workforce plan (SWP) for Ocado Technology. You will work closely with numerous stakeholders within Senior Management, Stream leadership, Project team, People, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development & Management, People Analytics, Finance and Strategy to ensure that the strategic workforce planning process is completed across Ocado Technology in line with the SWP playbook and ensure the SWP is operationalised and delivered.

Reporting to the International Talent Acquisition Manager, this is a newly created role offered on a fixed term contract up until the end of November 2022. The SWP process is a critical and developing area key to supporting Ocado Technology’s strategic objectives and the future of its workforce. The role will require an experienced data-centric, self-starting leader who can collaborate with and alongside stakeholder groups, delivering 1-on-1 sessions and workshops to gather the required information and data before consolidating all analyses to assist in developing effective strategies and action plans.

What we’d like you to do

Provide leadership on the planning for future workforce requirements for Ocado Technology

Lead the development of accurate baseline analysis across Ocado Technology and establish the environmental drivers of workforce demand and supply to support the development of planning scenarios

Assist with workforce planning activities and modelling required as part of business and activity planning in line with internal and external requirements.

Support the business to develop an 18 month horizon workforce plan that will include working collaboratively with key stakeholders across Ocado Technology

Manage, deploy and continuously improve our strategic workforce planning process and develop the businesses understanding and importance of SWP

Conduct workshops to establish workforce supply and demand forecasts to identify and assess risks in workforce gaps

Interpret and consolidate all analyses, insights, data and research to enable the co-design of talent and people strategies and action plans to address workforce risks

Work closely with People and Finance leads to create shared assumptions which align with OT headcount and financial plans;

Utilise and develop the SWP Playbook and toolkit to ensure best practices and guidance evolves to ensure SWP works for Ocado Technology

Organise and co-ordinate data gathering and analysis with People Analytics to ensure that SWP cycle deadlines are met

Work with the People Analytics team to scan the external market for SWP tools and technologies and evaluate fit for the Ocado Technology SWP process

What we’re looking for

Significant experience of strategic workforce planning ideally within a similar fast-paced, technology company

Excellent understanding of strategic workforce issues, priorities, developments and implications in relation to the Technology sector

Background in workforce consulting, talent acquisition/management or people analytics would be a bonus

Ability to programme/project manage

Experience of working with complex workforce data sets

Experience in producing accurate workforce forecasts for rapidly growing, scaling organisations

Experience in collecting data, and producing analysis and reports to drive decision making

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Excellent organisational and leadership abilities

Excellent problem-solving abilities

Comfortable in a highly ambiguous and fast paced environment, able to take responsibility from day one and work independently by following processes and own directions

What we offer you

Our employee benefits are designed for you, we care about people and we’ve ensured we have a wealth of benefits that focus on your well-being. We can offer technically stretching work, a competitive salary and;

Flexible working patterns and options for remote working

Wellbeing support through Apps such as Unmind and an Employee Assistance Programme

25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after 5 years service (plus optional holiday purchase)

Pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Train Ticket loan (interest-free)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free shuttle bus to and from Hatfield Train Station to the Hatfield offices

15% discount on https://www.ocado.com/webshop/startWebshop.do and free delivery for all employees

Income Protection (can be up to 50% of salary for 3 years) and Life Assurance (3 x annual salary)

We also have regular divisional socials, sports clubs not to mention the Ocado Technology Academy for a packed schedule of courses, conferences and events. If you think you have what it takes to make a difference, please submit your application below.

Due to the energising nature of Ocado’s business, vacancy close dates, where stated, are indicative and may be subject to change so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you have applied and been rejected for this role in the last 6 months, or applied and been rejected for a role with a similar skill set, we will not re-evaluate you for this position. After 6 months, we will treat your application as a new one. All benefits information is subject to change and the terms of the individual arrangements.

Be bold, be unique, be brilliant, be you. We are looking for individuality and we value diversity above gender, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, disability or union participation. We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly and equally.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive barrier-freerecruitmentprocess and supportive work environment. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.